Chapter 278: Supreme Divine Weapon, Returning Home (8k) (Part 2)

Chapter 278: Supreme Divine Weapon, Returning Home (8k) (Part 2)

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Ji Anquan remained calm and said, "The root of the Federation's current conflicts lies in its closed-off nature and lack of upward mobility. Moving forward, I will focus on two things."

"First, we will expand the Nine Provinces Gateway and establish cooperation with several factions in the Three Thousand Floating Worlds. They wish to enter the Grand Universe, and our warriors need to travel to other worlds to gain cultivation resources."

"Second, I will make contact with the Saint King lineage as soon as possible. If any warriors are willing, they can accompany me to broaden their horizons."

Liu Zhong's expression turned solemn, "Are we going to participate in the war instigated by the Saint King lineage?"

According to the latest intelligence from the War Command, one of their neighboring civilizations, the Gao Ting Civilization, was on the brink of collapse. In less than a week, the Saint King's female heir had already penetrated deep into their territory, just short of razing their capital star!

This war chariot was not an easy ride.

They had no objections to the first point, as it was already an unstoppable force.

According to official records, some warriors from other worlds had already entered the Federation's territory to persuade them. This situation wasn't unique to the Federation; several neighboring civilizations had also encountered similar cases.

It was foreseeable that the entire Grand Universe would soon experience a 'merger.'

This was an uncontrollable two-way choice, a trend that couldn't be stopped. Ji Anquan's willingness to take on this troublesome matter proactively relieved Liu Zhong and the others.

It was worth noting that Ji Anquan, in his advisory role, had gained access to the Federation's decision-making circles.

His attitude, whether it was Liu Zhong or anyone else, was one that couldn't be ignored, especially after reading the confidential files about General Ji in the Federation's archives.

"To some extent, we share many 'commonalities' with the Saint King lineage, such as our enemies."

Ji Anquan revealed some secrets, causing Liu Zhong and the others to furrow their brows, eventually nodding in agreement.

"As for the Mysterious Sky Stele... Are the people from Mysterious Sky still in the Federation?" Ji Anquan pondered for a moment.

"They haven't left yet."

"Then lead me to meet them." Ji Anquan stood up.

Not long after, the group arrived at a villa in the capital's suburbs.

Before they could knock, the door opened, and a young Taoist walked out, his cultivation level reaching the Heartform stage.

The Taoist's gaze passed over Liu Zhong and the others, landing on Ji Anquan. His eyes shone with intensity as he asked, "May I ask, are you the successor of Ji Tianxing?"

Ji Anquan wasn't surprised by the Taoist's reaction. If they hadn't foreseen their visit, they wouldn't be worthy of being the lineage of Heavenly Destiny.

Ji Anquan smiled, "Indeed, I am."

"Please come in." The Taoist stepped aside.

Once inside, Ji Anquan got straight to the point, "I've heard that the Mysterious Sky Steles must maintain a certain distance from each other to ensure their functions don't become chaotic. In the surrounding star systems, has Mysterious Sky chosen our Flaming Federation?"

"The vast expanse of the Grand Universe is divided into five major star rings within the explored visible universe, each belonging to one of the five Great Original Pillars. These are further divided into star clusters, galaxies, and star zones."

The region where the Yan Huang Federation is located has two full names.

The first is the 'Humanoid Alliance Region,' and the second, a rather lengthy name, is the 'Cang Qing Star Ring - Mo Bei Star Cluster - Yan Huang Star System.'

The purpose of Chi Ji's eastern expedition is to return to the Sheng Wang Star Ring.

The Daoist smiled and greeted him, "It is an honor for Mysterious Sky to be able to communicate with the successor of Ji Tianxing."

"Why not the Sheng Wang lineage?" Ji Anquan stared at him.

The Daoist calmly replied, "We have also contacted the Sheng Wang lineage. The Divine Maiden accepted one of our special sub-tablets, and although she cannot comprehend the secrets of heaven, she can receive the ranking records of other Mysterious Tablets in the surrounding areas."

Ji Anquan nodded, as this was indeed what Chi Ji's expedition needed the most.

"I'd like to see your sect's Mysterious Tablet," Ji Anquan said.

"Of course!" The Daoist stood up solemnly, leading the group to the courtyard of the villa. There, a three-zhang-tall tablet stood in the center, and at a glance, Ji Anquan saw countless 'veins' extending from the tablet into the void like tentacles, subtly connecting to a branch of the Grand Universe's river of destiny.

What a precious item...

This object was created by the Ancestor of the Mysterious Tablet lineage after exhausting countless years of effort and making a grand vow. Finally, with the combined efforts of many, this divine artifact was forged, capable of knowing all things in the world.

Later, it was divided into countless sub-tablets, and the disciples were tasked with spreading them throughout the multiverse to enhance the 'all-knowing' ability of the main tablet.

Ji Anquan's heart warmed as he observed.

One of his ancestor's greatest regrets was the Mysterious Tablet. He regretted not having the time to acquire it, never expecting that in this life, the Mysterious Sky would deliver it to his doorstep...

The Daoist sighed softly, "The Mysterious Sky has long heard of Ji Tianxing and Ji Shuai, and their reputation is as thunderous as it is overwhelming. Unfortunately, we have never had the opportunity to interact. This time, I, Cheng Yin, bring a sub-tablet, hoping to exchange a few words with the Ji Shuai lineage."

Ji Anquan's heart burned with passion, but his expression remained unusually calm. He spoke in a low voice,

"It is acceptable for you to establish this tablet in our Federation, but you must grant us full authority over this sub-tablet."

The Daoist's eyebrows furrowed, finding this request rather difficult...

"I will have to consult the sect," the Daoist said helplessly.

Ji Anquan smiled peacefully, "Of course. I'd like to test this Mysterious Tablet. I wonder if it's suitable?"

"There's no harm in trying, but this tablet has not been fully established yet, and its knowledge is not comprehensive!"

Hearing Ji Anquan's intention to test it, the Daoist was enthusiastic and explained the various functions and usage methods of the tablet.

After a moment, Ji Anquan connected with the tablet's power through his mind.

"Query: The number one Heartform in the realm."

Ripples like water waves passed over the tablet, and soon lines of text appeared—

【Heartform First: Ji Jingqiu】

【Overall Rating: Divine Prohibition (Suspected above Divine Prohibition)】

Including Ji Anquan and Liu Zhong, several people nodded slightly.

The tablet was indeed extraordinarily profound and very precise.

However, no one noticed that the Daoist, with his back to the crowd, had a shocked expression.

Above Divine Prohibition?!

Isn't that a hypothetical existence?!

Ji Anquan carefully sensed the tablet's recent changes and asked again,

"Query: Ji Jingqiu's specific situation."

"Ji Jingqiu, eighteen years old, born in East 3 Huang Star. Since childhood, he has been cursed with the Four Demon Curses. His parents' whereabouts are unknown, and his grandfather, Ji Lin Yuan (Ji Lin Yuan), disappeared on the Heavenly Road..."

Ji Anquan's gaze swept over the tablet, which mostly displayed trivial matters and did not mention any specific inheritance or martial arts practiced.

As rumored, it only judged strength without inquiring about supernatural powers and cultivation methods.

But if they could obtain the underlying permissions...

Liu Zhong and the others were shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Is Ji Lin Yuan Ji Jingqiu's grandfather?!

Others may not know, but they were clear that when Ji Lin Yuan appeared two years ago, he had already attained the perfection of a Heaven-Human. Six months ago, he faced off against a Grandmaster from the Ke family on the Heavenly Road but emerged unscathed.

A few months ago, several Grandmasters arrived at the forefront of the Heavenly Road and reached a consensus with him, putting aside past differences to forge a path together.

Ji Anquan was aware of this, but he didn't care.

What could be done about it now?

Ji Anquan's eyes flashed, and he suddenly asked,

"Query: The six great families, Li Ying Tian of the Li family."

【...Li Ying Tian, a direct descendant of the Li family, is twenty-two years old. He was born with an unusual phenomenon, and his physique is divine (suspected). However, due to the Four Demon Curses, he has no connection to martial arts and is suspected to be deeply entangled in the curse...】

Liu Zhong narrowed his eyes slightly, his peripheral vision noticing Ji Anquan's changing expression. He was curious to know why this person was inquiring about Li Ying Tian of the Li family.

Ji Anquan, from start to finish, remained calm and composed.

His gaze fixed on the tablet's last line.

With his current level of mastery in the art of destiny, he couldn't calculate matters related to the Four Demons, but if he could obtain the permissions of this Mysterious Tablet...

A moment later.

Ji Anquan turned around and smiled, "Brother Cheng Yin, this way please. To be honest, the Ji family has also heard of your sect's great reputation..."

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...

In the starry battlefield.

Bloody flowers bloomed against the black cosmic background, a tragic and beautiful sight.

Chi Ji stood silently in the vast starry sky."

Her hair was pulled back, and in the middle of her eyebrows, a bright moon seemed to shine, radiating a divine light that was flawless and sacred.

Like a solitary orchid on a sheer cliff, her beauty was profound and indescribable, and even the dazzling backdrop of the starry sky couldn't overshadow her unparalleled elegance and captivating radiance.

Countless warriors from the High Court Civilization charged towards her, but to no avail.

"Your Majesty, the Divine Princess of the Nine Continents' Divine Race wishes to meet you."

Twilight, from the Holy Hall Civilization, approached the woman and spoke expressionlessly.

Chi Ji calmly replied, "Very well."

Soon after, the Divine Princess of the Divine Race, who had once appeared on the ancient road, Sappho, accompanied by another Heartform Warrior at the pinnacle of his power, arrived behind Chi Ji.

The two respectfully knelt and performed a grand bow.

"Divine Princess Sappho of the Divine Race, pays respect to Your Majesty!"

"No need for formalities," Chi Ji said indifferently. "How is the migration of the Divine Race progressing?"

"Your Majesty, everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. We have successfully integrated and trained warriors who can break through to the Heaven-Human realm in a short time, and they are ready to enter the Grand Universe. However, for those above the Heaven-Human realm, it may take another ten years to join Your Majesty's grand endeavor of restoring the glory of the Holy King's lineage."

Sappho replied respectfully.

The moment Chi Ji stepped into the Heaven-Human realm, holding high the supreme glory of the Holy King's lineage, a grand war began.

She would face countless vultures that had been feeding on the remains of the Holy King's lineage, and she would also receive the blessings of the lineage's ancient traditions.

The Divine Race of the Nine Continents was one of those blessings.

"May I ask if you are the successor of the Holy King's lineage, Chi Ji?"

A clear voice echoed from the void in front of them.

It was a man with a majestic appearance, surrounded by the Five Virtues. Most notably, his pupils radiated purple Dao light with each blink, exuding an aura reminiscent of ancient emperors.

Even though he was in the Heartform realm, his mere presence seemed to harmonize with the heavens and the earth.

Silently, he broke through the defenses of the Holy Hall Civilization and stood in the distance behind Chi Ji, with quintessence radiance swirling around his hair.

His eyes were intense, and he spoke loudly, "I am Chang Sheng. I wish to experience the Divine Light of the Holy King's lineage!"

"A Divine Prohibition Warrior?"

Chi Ji was a little surprised, even more so by the fact that this man possessed the Five Virtues, and his body was enveloped in a Dao melody that suggested the end of the world.

Sappho's eyes narrowed, and she whispered, "Your Majesty, this man is Chang Sheng, the Heaven's Chosen jointly promoted by the Five Virtues Palace and the Heaven-Supporting Pavilion. He has entered the Divine Prohibition realm!"

"The old peacock from the Five Virtues Palace?" Chi Ji's eyes flickered, and then she chuckled, "Chang Sheng? Since you've come to the Grand Universe, you should change your name."

She pointed a finger.

In an instant, all the warriors in the surrounding void, regardless of their allegiance, felt a chilling sensation in their souls.

A sense of oppression, as if the stars were collapsing, filled their hearts, and a feeling of suffocation overwhelmed them!

"Hiss!"

Like a great star collapsing into a single point, a brilliant explosion followed, and a white-hot point of light burst forth, holy and overwhelming. In just a few breaths, it rapidly expanded!

It was as if the starry sea had breached its boundaries, infinite and boundless. The Divine Light descended from above, sacred and vast, sweeping through the Grand Universe like a cosmic storm!

In that moment, everyone's thoughts froze, and their minds went blank, filled with the overwhelming Divine Light.

In Chang Sheng's eyes, that single white jade finger seemed to fill his entire field of vision, omnipresent and inescapable.

He felt like he was confronting the starry sea of the Grand Universe, and an immense pressure bore down on him.

Chang Sheng exerted all his strength, roaring as the Five Virtues gathered around him, and the quintessence radiance illuminated the vacuum. Yet, it was still not enough to withstand the overwhelming power, like a firefly before the full moon, creating only a fleeting splash of light.

In the final moment, the quintessence radiance merged into one, enveloping him. He dimmed the Five Virtues as the price for his disappearance from that place.

Chi Ji withdrew her gaze and said indifferently, "Not bad. He managed to barely escape with his life. It seems that old peacock has indeed put in the effort to cultivate him."

Sappho's body went limp, and her eyes lost focus. She had just witnessed the purest Divine Light in the world, capable of purifying everything!

According to the records of her race, in the heyday of the Holy King, he could even stand in the river of time, forcing the flow of time to divert its course!

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...

Ji Jingqiu emerged from a pool of water, his face filled with astonishment.

His journey through the multiverse had been surprisingly smooth, as if he were blessed by heaven.

At this moment, his physical body was condensing at an unprecedented rate, all because the pool he had appeared in contained abundant precious medicinal essences.

Even though Ji Jingqiu had traveled the ancient road and was well-versed in many things, he couldn't help but be amazed. These were all Heaven-Human grade medicinal treasures, and even higher!

A supply package upon arrival?

What was the purpose of this?

He looked up, and in front of the pool where the essence was gathered, sat a girl who didn't seem very smart, staring blankly at him.

Ji Jingqiu frowned slightly and used his spiritual energy to create a robe out of thin air and put it on.

Just as he was about to ask the girl a question, she banged her head on the ground three times in a row, her face turning red with excitement. She babbled incoherently in a language he couldn't understand, clearly overjoyed.

She didn't even know how to use telepathy," which indeed wasn't very smart...

Ji Jingqiu didn't react, his expression calm and his divine features serene. He decided to wait until his physical body was fully reconstructed before responding.

Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu noticed that the direction in which the girl was kneeling was slightly different from where he was.

It seemed she was facing behind him.

He turned to look.

There was a statue of a human-headed serpent with a royal crown, its features blurred and indistinct, like clouds and water, ancient and sacred.

It looked a little familiar...

Like he saw it every day!

Ji Jingqiu: "..."

Had he been brought to the lair of the Sauce Boss?

(End of Chapter)

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