Chapter 278: Supreme Divine Weapon, Returning Home (8k) (Part 1)

Chapter 278: Supreme Divine Weapon, Returning Home (8k) (Part 1)





Even Haila fell silent in the face of this question, and after a long while, she said, "Then you'll have to find his remains first."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but show interest,

"Even though the Five Great Original Pillars have been gone for many years, they still have a legacy of their Dao traditions, and there's still a considerable foundation left. All of this is because they possess supreme divine weapons equivalent to the semi-transcendence level, suppressing their fate and fortune."

"Supreme divine weapons?"

"That's right. As far as I know, three of them have forged supreme divine weapons using their own Dao fruits as the primary material. Currently, these supreme divine weapons have completely merged into the underlying rules of the Grand Universe, so the descendants of these five families are protected by fate when traveling in the Grand Universe. If you really manage to find the remains of that bastard Mu Xitian, don't waste it. You can follow the example of the ancients."

Ji Jingqiu looked pensive.

According to the current information, the Five Great Original Pillars, including Cang Qing and Sheng Wang, surpassed the True Sage level but hadn't taken that final step.

Following the classical setting, they belonged to the semi-transcendence level, the peak of perfection above the True Sage.

Thinking of the hovering figure above him, Ji Jingqiu asked again, "Then, what level does the Old Ancestor Ku Zhou belong to?"

Haila, with great interest, said, "That's the problem. Mu Xitian was at least at the forefront of True Sage, a seeker with one foot out the door. But the divine weapon he left behind is only a Heavenly Sovereign-level divine weapon, and it's more inclined towards defense."

As if sensing someone prying, the green-colored glass lamp above Ji Jingqiu's head dimly lit up, illuminating the momentary darkness.

Ji Jingqiu glanced over and saw those 'deformed and twisted' conglomerates in the depths of the abyss.

"What about Senior Xuan Yi?"

"What level do you think I am if I can suppress your true self for ten thousand years?" Haila coldly snorted.

And in a hurry... Ji Jingqiu secretly guessed that Senior Xuan Yi was probably also a True Sage-level divine weapon.

"After I return this time, I plan to embark on another divine journey to accelerate the progress of my mind-body integration," Ji Jingqiu said.

He wanted to complete the mind-body integration as soon as possible and stand before the Heaven-Human Boundary.

At that time, whether he chose to rush the breakthrough or wait, the initiative would be in his hands.

As for whether Ji Jingqiu's divine journey this time would bring him an opportunity comparable to the previous one...

Haila wasn't optimistic.

This guy was thinking too beautifully; could he really gain something every time he embarked on a divine journey?

The moon has its phases, and people have their gatherings and partings, and the path of fate is the same.

Upon reaching the Heavenly King realm, warriors gain a glimpse into their own fate, leading to an interesting polarization.

One group completely disregards fate, believing that their destiny is entirely under their control;

The other group believes that it's better to believe in fate than to not, and among them are those extreme 'Gou Dao' warriors who meticulously choose auspicious days for their travels. They investigate any ripple in their fate to the very end...

Ji Jingqiu's previous harvest was indeed extraordinary, but how could he be so lucky every time? He wasn't one of those Heaven's Chosen born with great fate.

Even those Heaven's Chosen often faced setbacks in their fate outside their own realm.

Moreover...

The Energy Transport Technique she taught Ji Jingqiu last time could temporarily boost his fate, but it came at the cost of sacrificing his fortune for a period afterward.

Haila thought to herself that, judging by Ji Jingqiu's recent gains, the side effects of the Energy Transport Technique hadn't surfaced yet.

Oh, right. Had she mentioned the side effects to Ji Jingqiu? Never mind, it wasn't important.

Anyway, a few unlucky incidents, and his fate would return to normal.

If something unexpected happened...

During this period, Haila had been observing Ji Jingqiu's temperament. This boy had many similarities with that dog thief He Donghuang, such as being sentimental.

That would make him easier to control.

She was even looking forward to Ji Jingqiu encountering a life-and-death crisis.

Because at the critical moment, she would sacrifice a part of her divine nature to save Ji Jingqiu from the brink of death.

After that, even if this boy didn't show gratitude or kneel in thanks, he would gradually fall into the 'honey trap' she had set up.

And once he was in her grasp, she would gradually gain control.

Then, she would subtly transform him, eventually making him believe that her clone's human nature had overcome its divine nature...

Haila smiled slightly, casually grabbed the fat tiger that was still sharpening its claws, and in a good mood, she started petting it.

Ji Jingqiu was actually quite interested in the path of fate.

During his recent seclusion, he had read through various federal classics, especially the treasures of the Supreme Buddha Sect.

Among them, he gained insights into the concept of 'All Phenomena Are Empty'.

In both his past and present lives, the World-Honored One's lineage had the saying of 'The Four Emptinesses'.

The original intention of this concept was that the four elements of earth, fire, wind, and water, which constitute the heavens and myriad things, are all products of causal convergence.

When causes and conditions come together, there will be a result.

And the path of cause and effect is closely intertwined with fate, almost indistinguishable!

"Oh, right, have you been in contact with Gavin?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly remembered.

Gavin was the 'former self' of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Divine Lord that they had found, and Haila had planted a mark on him, saying she would contact him.

"I've been in contact with him. This guy also has a fortunate path, and I'm guiding him to evade the pursuit."

"Pursuit?" Ji Jingqiu was puzzled. "Who's pursuing him?"

"Naturally, it's the pursuit of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Divine Lord!"

Haila smiled and said,

"Although I don't know why this guy's former self remains in the river of time, the main body and the former self are connected in the unseen."

"If Gavin appears in the outside world, and Ten Thousand Phenomena hasn't sensed it, I'd suspect if Ten Thousand Phenomena is the true Ten Thousand Phenomena Divine Lord."

"You're guiding him to escape the pursuit of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Divine Lord?" Ji Jingqiu's expression was strange.

The Ten Thousand Phenomena Divine Lord was equivalent to an upper-level deity at the True Sage level, wasn't it?

In the past, the Supreme Grandmaster that the Seven Generals attained was actually the complete Eight Realms.

According to Haila, the Seven Generals' status began from the Heavenly Sovereign, and even the highest realm among them, Mu Shuai, relied on some grand vow and great burden, standing at the forefront of True Sage and taking an incredible step forward.

Thinking of this, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but feel a sense of regret and sorrow.

For top-notch powerhouses like the Seven Generals, their peak period was too short, limited by the environment of the Grand Universe. Ironically, they had too much to do, resulting in leaving nothing behind for the Federation.

Their lives were glorious but fleeting. If one were to describe it, there was both the spirited ambition of "Heaven's Mandate is Mine" and the helplessness of "Time Does Not Wait for Me."

In response to Ji Jingqiu's doubts, Haila replied nonchalantly:

"The state of the Ten Thousand Phenomena is sometimes good and sometimes bad. How dare I leave the Divine Kingdom? He doesn't even dare to act recklessly, otherwise, if his true purpose is discovered by some old fellows in the Three Thousand Floating Worlds, he will be in deep trouble."

"At that time, Gavin will become a hot commodity, and we will also lose control over him."

She added.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, and his mind had already drifted towards the next divine journey.

This time, he didn't know where he would be guided by "fate."

...

...

In the Federation, the North Cang Merchant Alliance.

Months ago, the North Cang Merchant Alliance lost its "Ancestor Star."

This was because the Hundred Xiu Ancestor of the Merchant Alliance refused to leave the Federation.

In the end, even the Ancestor Star of the North Cang Merchant Alliance was taken into the Inner Heaven by the Grandmaster of the Pure Yang Dao, along with the Hundred Xiu Ancestor.

Now, the North Cang Merchant Alliance has shifted its focus to another place.

"Brother Zhanyang, since our parting on the Heavenly Road, it's been decades since we last met," said Lin Dongyang, one of the few Celestial Beings in the North Cang Merchant Alliance, as he greeted two guests from the Wan Wu Association.

Zhanyang smiled and said, "Brother Dongyang, I heard that you're making waves in the North Cang Merchant Alliance."

Lin Dongyang looked at him intently and smiled, "How can I compare to your status and renowned reputation in the Wan Wu Association?"

Suddenly, he turned to look at another middle-aged man in a plain blue robe, who remained silent.

"Who is this?"

Zhanyang smiled and said, "This is a fellow cultivator from the Heavenly Road, from the Yin-Yang Dao Palace in the Three Thousand Floating Worlds."

The blue-robed man nodded slightly.

However, Lin Dongyang's expression changed, and he stood up, his voice turning cold, "No need to see you out!"

Zhanyang sighed softly, "Why is that, Brother Dongyang?"

"Zhanyang, have you forgotten about our fellow cultivators who died on the Heavenly Road?" Lin Dongyang's voice was cold, containing a hidden rebuke.

Zhanyang replied seriously, "Brother Dongyang, I haven't forgotten. But the Yin-Yang Dao Palace, as an ancient cultivation ground, has never appeared on the Heavenly Road. The Three Thousand Floating Worlds are vast, and it's unreasonable to condemn them all. Only a small portion of them participated in the Heavenly Road's bloodshed."

The blue-robed man spoke calmly, "My Yin-Yang Dao Palace has been sealed for 300,000 years and was recently unsealed. We have never been involved in the Heavenly Road's conflicts."

Zhanyang said slowly, "Brother Dongyang, we would never side with enemies, but we also can't make enemies everywhere."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dongyang's expression softened slightly, but he still looked cold, "Why have you come here?"

"We'd like to borrow the many mining stars under the North Cang Merchant Alliance to accommodate the cultivators of the Yin-Yang Dao Palace," Zhanyang said straightforwardly.

Lin Dongyang's voice turned grave, "Have you discussed this with the Federation officials?"

Zhanyang replied earnestly, "We, the Wan Wu Association, have been fighting at the forefront of the Heavenly Road for many years. Can't we even make this decision?"

Lin Dongyang's expression turned ugly, "You're truly insane!"

"Brother Dongyang, does the Federation still have a future for the North Cang Merchant Alliance?" Zhanyang changed the topic, "The rising star of East 3 Huang Star is gaining prominence, but the North Cang Merchant Alliance has already offended him. When he ascends to the top of the Federation, will there still be a place for the North Cang Merchant Alliance?"

He looked at Lin Dongyang intently, "In fact, colluding with external enemies and conspiring to kill the Federation's pride... isn't this something the North Cang Merchant Alliance has already done?"

Lin Dongyang roared in anger, "How can these two things be compared? Ji Jingqiu was just a young genius back then, but you were plotting against the entire Federation!"

"The nation and the world are the great cause! As for the rest, they are just minor details. As long as the major principles are not compromised, the minor details are just insignificant branches."

Zhanyang remained silent, sighing softly.

The blue-robed man beside him looked at Lin Dongyang with a gaze as cold as death.

"If possible... I truly don't want to fall out with Brother Dongyang. From our group back then, only you and I remain today."

Zhanyang whispered sincerely, "Brother Dongyang, actually, we've already discussed this with the higher-ups of the North Cang Merchant Alliance, but they think you're an obstacle, and they need us to convince you."

Lin Dongyang's mind suddenly swept across, and he realized that there were hardly any high-ranking members of the Merchant Alliance on this planet today. The only one who came with him was probably also a sacrifice.

His face turned solemn, "How did you convince them?"

Zhanyang spoke softly, "A group of ants, who haven't even entered the martial path, rely on their ancestors' good fortune to occupy various social resources. The word 'longevity' is enough to make them bow and fawn."

"Brother Dongyang, are such people really worth protecting?"

He shook his head and said solemnly, "Brother Dongyang, don't you think there's a problem with the Federation's social system? We Celestial Beings have already transcended the mortal world and advanced to another level of life, yet we have to protect ordinary people. Isn't this a reversal?"

"Join us, Dongyang. The times have changed. Just like ten thousand years ago, the tide is sweeping in again. If the Federation does not make changes, it will not survive this era."

A chill crept into Lin Dongyang's heart. The Tianren's Heart-Proof Embryonic Breath and their exceptional mental cultivation meant they were hard to deceive, indicating that Zhan Yang's ideas were indeed his genuine thoughts.

If Zhan Yang believed this, what about the entire Wan Wu Society?

The discussion about whether warriors should have more privileges than ordinary people, and who was superior, dated back ten thousand years to the time of the Seven Great Warriors.

Today, the Federation, at least on the surface, maintained that warriors and commoners were equal before the law.

But in reality, this statement implied that warriors held a much higher status than ordinary people, an unavoidable evolution.

These people, however, wanted to tear down all pretense.

When that time came, how many warriors would unleash the beasts within? The worst-case scenario predicted by the Seven Great Warriors ten thousand years ago would come to pass.

Heart Sea Backlash, Mass Backlash, and the Graveyard of Gods...

Lin Dongyang wasn't sure what these terms, recorded in ancient books, represented.

But he knew that even the Seven Great Warriors were concerned about something that they couldn't possibly bear.

"Aren't you afraid of the Grandmasters returning for retribution?" Lin Dongyang asked, emphasizing each word.

Zhan Yang spoke softly, "They won't be coming back."

Lin Dongyang's heart trembled.

How could Zhan Yang be so certain?

...

...

Federation Capital.

"Mysterious Sky?"

Ji Anquan fell into deep thought, recalling the information he had on this faction.

In the Three Thousand Floating Worlds, Mysterious Sky was known for its absolute neutrality, rarely engaging in conflicts. Their disciples traveled the multiverse, leaving behind Mysterious Sky Steles to record their journeys.

It was worth mentioning that the founder of this lineage was a descendant of the Royal Heaven. At that time, the lineage split into two: one faction went into seclusion, merging into the Three Thousand Floating Worlds, while the other stayed and, together with the Royal Heaven lineages, created the Eternal Monument.

"They want to erect a stele here in our capital?"

The most renowned aspect of Mysterious Sky was indeed the Mysterious Sky Stele.

This object had two unique properties:

First, it was incredibly durable, almost indestructible by anyone below the Grandmaster realm. It was said that even a Heavenly Sovereign would struggle to leave a mark on the main stele.

Second, it could discern and record the cultivation and combat power of individuals, ranking them accordingly. The more warriors fought within the territory, the more accurate the stele's records and rankings became.

Even reclusive warriors who never engaged in battles could have their names recorded on the stele with just a drop of their blood.

"Indeed."

"What are your thoughts on this?" Ji Anquan asked, "Do you have any knowledge of the Mysterious Sky Stele?"

Liu Zhong spoke slowly, "The Mysterious Sky Stele, if erected, has both advantages and disadvantages. Our primary concern is that it will further intensify the competitive spirit among warriors within the Federation.

(End of Chapter)

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