Chapter 286: Unattainable Heights, the Dao Lineage

Chapter 286: Unattainable Heights, the Dao Lineage

Jian Shiqi hurriedly caught up with his senior sister and was about to ask something when he saw her stop in mid-air.

Ahead, a young man with a majestic appearance and a tall stature blocked their path.

"Who is this...?"

Jian Shiqi hesitated, noticing the five virtues surrounding the man, clearly indicating his connection to the Five Virtues Palace.

"Miaodie from Azure Heaven Palace?" The young man's face paled slightly, but his gaze was domineering as he scrutinized Miaodie from head to toe, finally shaking his head in disappointment.

"You haven't truly stepped into the Divine Prohibition Realm, it seems the rumors are false."

Miaodie spoke softly, "You're Chang Sheng from the Five Virtues Palace? You came to this place, got injured, and it's not a minor injury. It seems you're here for the Holy King's lineage. Have you fought with him?"

Jian Shiqi's expression changed, a Divine Prohibition Warrior cultivated by the Five Virtues Palace? Was this person on par with Ji Jingqiu and Tian Qiuzi?!

Chang Sheng nodded slightly.

"How many moves did you exchange?" Miaodie asked directly.

Chang Sheng's face twitched, and he said in a deep voice, "The intelligence was wrong. That person has already crossed the Heaven-Human Boundary!"

"So, you didn't take a single move and nearly died?" Miaodie nodded in understanding, not caring that the man's face darkened slightly. She asked with confusion, "You didn't realize she had entered the Heaven-Human Realm before fighting? If you did, why did you still make a move?"

Chang Sheng spoke coldly, "Having come all this way, how could I return empty-handed? I just wanted to see her once and then leave. If I didn't, what would the deceased think of me?"

Miaodie shook her head, unable to comprehend such thinking. "The youngest and most beloved daughter of the Holy King, not to mention the Divine Prohibition Realm, but even the Supreme Dao Fruit is rumored to be with her. Even if you were on the same level as her, you wouldn't have any chance of winning."

Chang Sheng didn't confirm or deny, instead asking, "Then, who do you think has a better chance of winning, me or Ji Jingqiu?"

"Let's talk about it after you recover from your injuries." Miaodie seemed to have no concept of subtlety, speaking bluntly without any reservation, "Of course, even if you recover from your injuries, your chances of winning against him are only 28 to your 2."

Jian Shiqi's mouth twitched slightly. If he didn't know his senior sister's temperament, he would almost suspect that she was secretly mocking this man.

Hearing this conclusion, Chang Sheng narrowed his eyes, and the robe on his body fluttered without wind, making a rustling sound. The Five Virtues energy circulated around him, pressing down on the void.

Jian Shiqi's expression turned solemn. This person was indeed a Divine Prohibition Warrior, and even though he was heavily injured, the oppressive feeling he exuded was no less than that of Tian Qiuzi!

Just as Jian Shiqi thought they were about to engage in a fight, Chang Sheng suddenly retracted his aura and said indifferently, "After I recover from my injuries, I'll go find him and verify the 'Heavenly Calculation' of your Azure Heaven Palace."

Miaodie thought for a moment and kindly reminded him, "Then you'd better hurry. It's best to spar early. In the final battle at the Eternal Monument, he faintly comprehended the Dao-Establishing Blade. He won't stay in the Divine Prohibition Realm for long. Once he reaches the Heaven-Human Boundary, if you go looking for him, it will be unattainable, and even a 20% chance of victory will be lost."

Miaodie's words made Jian Shiqi's heart sink. He smiled bitterly in his heart, Senior Sister, do we really need to provoke this person like this?

But Chang Sheng remained silent for a moment, turned around, and left, only saying, "I've also found the location of the Dao-Establishing Blade. He won't be faster than me!"

As he watched the man leave, Jian Shiqi breathed a sigh of relief. The oppressive feeling this person brought could only be attributed to the Divine Prohibition Realm.

Unexpectedly, the Five Virtues Palace had cultivated another Divine Prohibition Warrior in this generation!

"Senior Sister, where are we going now?" Jian Shiqi asked.

"Let's find Ji Jingqiu." Miaodie set off again, speaking solemnly for the first time, "Hurry! I've just found some traces, and someone is already targeting him!"

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"An Quan, the items you requested will be delivered by the sect as soon as possible. Someone will come to sign a contract with you."

After confirming the transaction, Chengyin's tone became much more cordial, already considering An Quan as a half-family member.

"No problem, but the inheritance method cannot be taken away. If someone from Xuanji Tian wants to comprehend it, they must come to the Ji family."

"The sect has already agreed to this." Chengyin sounded a bit regretful, "It's a pity to miss the opportunity to see the divine weapon of the Ji family's ancestor."

Before leaving, Chengyin reminded An Quan, "An Quan, the Tianji Jie is also targeting you. Be careful. If things get too difficult, you can move to Xuanji Tian. We are willing to provide you with protection."

An Quan nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Chengyin."

Tianji and Xuanji, a single character difference, but a world of difference.

Tianji Jie claimed to be the ancestral court of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, and it has always been grand and high above. In the past, it had fought several battles with the Ji family's ancestors, all of which ended in disastrous defeats. The two families had thus formed a grudge.

Regarding the Tianji Jie issue, there was no hope for help from Xuanji Tian. They secretly wished that the Ji family would be forced by Tianji Jie to relocate their entire clan to Xuanji Tian.

After sending away Chengyin and accomplishing his goal, An Quan was content and thoughtful. He quickly conducted a review and analysis.

Then, he contacted the Security Bureau and confirmed the recent movements of those "foreign guests" who were being closely monitored by the Federation.

Thanks to the Federation's system, anyone with an unclear identity who walked openly in the Federation's civilian areas would be put under surveillance immediately.

Currently, the infiltration of certain forces into the Federation was still minor, and they had only sent some Heartform Warriors to take the lead.

The only ones that required close attention were the Beicang Shangmeng and the Wanwu Hui.

Although Beicang Shangmeng was well-hidden, within the Federation's territory, no one could escape the "gaze" of the several Divine Kings.

An Quan thought to himself that according to the experience of his ancestors, it was time to let Ji Jingqiu take the stage.

He took out his terminal and was surprised to find that Ji Jingqiu was also looking for him?

An Quan seemed to be deep in thought. Was it about the Nine Palaces?

The Sishou Xing would soon experience a great upheaval, a matter of old grudges and grudges that these young people couldn't get involved in. They had already been warned in advance.

Thinking of this, An Quan's expression turned solemn. With the opening of the Grand Universe, the entry of various forces into the Grand Universe was not good news for the many powers within it.

Especially for the Yanhuang Federation.

Ten thousand years ago, the wise men of the Hundred Veins in the Union ventured into various realms, earning themselves quite a reputation. Otherwise, how could they have opened the path and ventured forth?

However, they also brought upon themselves no small amount of trouble.

While it was easy to deal with those like Ke Shuai, who had wiped out Qilian Shan in one fell swoop, most of the wise men were content with self-preservation.

Additionally, there was the prying of the Four Demons.

At this moment, Ji Anquan's expression was not one of solemnity or worry but rather anticipation.

The current situation had been foreseen to some extent by the ancestors ten thousand years ago, and they had left no words of caution. It was evident that they had made prior arrangements.

Ji Anquan was eagerly anticipating the upcoming developments.

The ancestors had once said that the Union could change its temperament in any way, but the one thing that remained constant was its penchant for holding grudges, which was the foundation of its establishment.

Ten thousand years ago, the combined forces of the Three Thousand Yanfu had conspired against the Union.

How would the Union repay them after ten thousand years? Ji Anquan eagerly awaited the ancestors' response.

As for Dong 3 Huang Star, the planet named 'Feisheng Tai' by the ancestors, there was a related record in the ancestors' message. If Her Shuai had not chosen a successor, this planet would have to be destroyed...

This was the reason why the Ji family had relocated early on.

In the end, Ji Xing, the unexpected variable, emerged.

Ji Anquan contemplated using Dong 3 Huang Star as a trap to lure and eliminate those who harbored ill intentions towards the Union.

As for the bait, one was Dong 3 Huang Star itself, and the other was naturally Ji Xingqiu...

Ji Anquan suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Ji Xing had taken the initiative to think of him and invite him to Dong 3 Huang Star for a chat.

It was undoubtedly a mutual attraction.

In any case, it was a good opportunity to visit Dong 3 Huang Star and see the true 'ancestral land' of the Ji family.

There were some matters that he needed to clarify with Ji Xing in person.

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In the northern part of the Union, on an ordinary life planet.

A group of six or seven young people walked side by side. They had recently challenged the strongest martial vein on this planet, but the results were disappointing.

On this planet, the only two Heartform Warriors were either too old or too weak.

"I thought there would be something remarkable about a place capable of nurturing a Divine Prohibition Warrior," someone shook their head, feeling that staying here any longer would be a waste of time.

"Speaking of which, is it the uniqueness of the Grand Universe or this land itself? Ever since I crossed over, I've felt the oppressive aura of the Dark Sea diminish significantly, and even during my heart cultivation, the pressure from the past has lessened considerably."

One of them spoke up, and the others agreed.

"Indeed, I feel the same."

"I sense it too."

"It seems like something is suppressing the depths of the Dark Sea corresponding to this land, shielding it from the negative influence."

Someone spoke thoughtfully, looking around, and then smiled,

"Speaking of which, the social system here is quite interesting. When we challenged the locals earlier, they were full of curiosity and fearlessly surrounded us."

"Indeed, it's worth criticizing. If this were my hometown, these people would have been punished for daring to look at us. They would have been killed for their audacity." A young man spoke coldly.

"Brother Yin, shouldn't we teach these people a lesson? This isn't like you. How dare these ordinary people watch us? They're overstepping their bounds. Kill them if you must." A woman with a beautiful face and venomous words smiled as she spoke.

However, neither the woman nor the others showed any discomfort at her words; instead, they seemed to agree with her.

Yin Yang responded coldly to the woman who had urged him to take action, "I may not like it, but I understand the need to follow local customs. If you're unhappy with the local customs, you can take action."

The woman named Ni Yu smiled and said, "I'll consider it when I break through to the Heaven-Human stage."

Another young man tried to smooth things over, "After all, it's the 'Bodhimanda' of a Divine Prohibition Warrior. We should at least show some respect."

"Hey, who's that?"

A young Taoist with a peachwood sword and a beard happened to pass by. Seeing the group, he was slightly surprised but nodded in greeting.

The young Taoist's appearance, demeanor, and bearing were flawless.

"It's Qing Liu from Shenxiaoshan," someone recognized him and invited the Taoist to join them.

Shenxiaoshan, one of the Ten Directions Sects, ranked in the middle, possessing two major veins.

Qing Liu shook his head, "I won't be joining you, fellow cultivators. I have a grandmaster from the Yanhuang Federation, and I'm here on my sect's orders to pay him a visit."

The group couldn't help but look at him in surprise. Someone exclaimed, "Qing Liu's seniority is not low. Could your grandmaster be a direct disciple of the Heavenly Sovereign?"

The Yin youth suddenly spoke up, "Could it be Lei Ze, the predecessor from ten thousand years ago, who was expected to open the third vein for Shenxiaoshan?"

The group was stunned by this revelation.

Shenxiaoshan, with its two veins, represented the orderly and continuous transmission of the Heavenly Sovereign's position, where the previous Heavenly Sovereign would pass on the position to the next Heavenly King upon their demise.

This was the true foundation of a sect at the level of the Ten Directions Sects.

A cultivator capable of opening the third vein...

At the very least, he would be a Heavenly King Grandmaster, and he was on the path of opening new realms, and the realm he was opening was not low!

"Is there such a powerful cultivator in the Yanhuang Federation?" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Ten thousand years ago, there was a cultivator who was expected to open a new vein. What about now?

Before they came, they had not heard any of this from their elders. They had only heard that the Yanhuang Federation currently had one person worth paying attention to.

Qing Liu sighed, "My grandmaster has already passed away. Years ago, he joined the sect of the Ancestor, but due to certain circumstances, he had to leave. The Ancestor had always held a grudge about what happened back then. I'm here to visit my grandmaster's descendants and see if there's anyone with exceptional talent to bring into the sect."

After saying this, he hurriedly bid farewell and boarded the spaceship just before it took off.

Although the Heartform Realm allowed one to physically traverse the universe, it was too slow compared to the convenience and efficiency of spaceships.

As they watched Qing Liu's figure disappear, someone spoke softly, "Although that Lei Ze predecessor has passed away, his path remains! Shenxiaoshan will have one more top-tier lineage with the potential to produce a Heavenly Sovereign."

The group finally understood Qing Liu and Shenxiaoshan's plan.

"This is indeed... a lucky find, inheriting the lineage of a Heavenly King, and the very best at that!" Someone's eyes glimmered with envy.

Everyone was filled with admiration, but they had no standing to compete. After all, he had been an important disciple of Shenxiaoshan, and what could they do if they meddled in this matter?

"I checked, and in the Yanhuang Federation's martial arts lineage, there is indeed a Lei Family, claiming to be a Zongshi lineage. The strongest in the clan is currently at the Heaven People level, and the most outstanding of this generation is named Lei Zutree, but he's only at the Jiasuo Realm."

Suddenly, someone put down their terminal, their eyes shining with excitement.

The crowd sighed.

The man who had put down his terminal took a deep breath. Even though he tried his best to suppress the tremor in his heart, he couldn't hold it back and spoke urgently:

"Not only that! I also found out that within the Yanhuang Federation, there are actually a hundred families similar to the Lei Family, all claiming to have inherited the Bai Mai lineage for ten thousand years!"

Inheriting for ten thousand years—this was a laughable claim in the eyes of those from the Ten Directions Sect.

But...

Everyone laughed and shook their heads, "Are you joking, brother? How can this small Yanhuang Federation have a hundred Zongshi lineages?"

Even a power of the level of the Ten Directions Sect wouldn't have a hundred Bai Mai Zongshi lineages.

After all, those who claimed to be Zongshi lineages were basically those who had opened the Dao and walked the path!

But as the man nodded solemnly, the crowd fell silent for a moment, and everyone began their inquiries and verification.

After confirming this claim, everyone felt their hearts pounding in their chests, almost suffocating, and then a wave of euphoria surged forth.

They seemed to see a glorious path ahead, right beneath their feet.

Yinyang calmly said, "Don't get too excited yet. I checked, and many of these so-called Zongshi lineages, at most, only reach the Heaven People level. The inheritances they left behind may not be complete, and it's worth investigating whether they are intact or not."

"Regardless of whether they are complete or not, for us, this is already a great opportunity!" someone emphasized.

"That's right! I never expected that this trip would bring such unexpected gains! The Grand Universe is indeed worthy of its reputation as the ancestral land of various realms in the past, filled with treasures everywhere!" Ni Yu exclaimed with delight.

Even though they were considered rising stars in their own Dao lineage, reaching the Heaven People level would still require a lot of hard work, and only then would they have a slim chance of obtaining the resources to advance to the Heavenly King level.

But if they could obtain a Zongshi lineage with the potential to reach the Heavenly Sovereign position... even without their own sect's inheritance, they would still have a chance to break through!

Yinyang remained silent, feeling that there was something suspicious about this matter.

A second-rate power from a remote corner of the Grand Universe claimed to have a hundred Bai Mai lineages...

Could their own sect really be unaware of this matter?

Or did they know but didn't say anything?

If it was the latter, then it was worth pondering.

It meant that their own sect, from the very beginning, or at least currently, had no intention of getting involved with these lineages.

Yinyang suddenly poured cold water on everyone's excitement:

"Didn't you find out? Ji Jingqiu is also a Bai Mai warrior, and the Bai Mai Conference will be held soon in the East 3 Huang Star. It's all over the net that he will become the Bai Mai Lord. Be careful not to attract his attention when you investigate these martial lineages."

"In the current Grand Universe, if he sets his sights on you, even if your master or ancestor is a Heavenly King Zongshi, no one can save you. Moreover, many martial lineages have Heaven People guarding them."

Upon hearing these words, the crowd's initial excitement and enthusiasm suddenly cooled down, and everyone's expressions changed simultaneously.

But soon, Ni Yu smiled and said, "There are many ways to obtain an inheritance, and we don't need to take the most extreme approach. We can 'buy' them by seeking out those martial lineages that have completely declined. How much insight can these people born during the 'recession' of the Grand Universe have?"

These words eased the tension in the crowd.

Indeed, there were many ways to obtain an inheritance, and seizing it by force was the last resort.

Someone's eyes flickered; if it came down to it, they could take it by force and leave. It might just work!

"The Bai Mai Conference will be held soon in the East 3 Huang Star. This will be a grand occasion for the Yanhuang Federation's martial arts. Should we go and take a look?" someone suggested.

"Of course!" Ni Yu replied without hesitation, "This time, Ji Jingqiu will definitely spar with the Heaven People of various lineages. We all have our sect's mission, so how can we not go and investigate Ji Jingqiu's background?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Someone spoke in a low voice, "The Divine Prohibition of the Grand Universe, how does its strength compare to the other known ones?"

"The Five Virtues Palace, the Yin-Yang Dao Palace, the Myriad Tribulations Mountain... and the newly born Heavenly Autumn Son from the Divine Lake. Indeed, only those old and established True Sacred Shrines have the sufficient foundation to give birth to a Divine Prohibition!"

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Pingchuan Star.

A man stood in the depths of the sky, gazing at a planet not far away, his eyes filled with fervor.

"There really is the aura of a Xukongjushou here. It seems the information is true. This Federation actually nurtured a Xukongjushou. What good fortune. Hmm...?"

At that moment, the man's expression suddenly changed! He retreated at the fastest speed, but he couldn't escape. In an instant, he turned into a cloud of blood mist in the depths of the universe!

Without a sound, the void in front of him shattered, as if a star's radiance tore through the cold universe. It was a tail like a divine weapon, piercing through the void, and with a single swing, it blasted the observer to pieces!

It seemed not enough.

The tail pierced through the void again, thrusting forward. Voices of shock, pleas, and threats rose and fell.

But the tail was cold and merciless, like a spear at this moment, directly piercing through all the observers in the surrounding starry regions. In an instant, they were like a string of candied hawthorn, bloody and chilling to the heart.

The next moment, with a shake of the tail, all the observers hanging on it turned into a cloud of blood mist, drifting in the heavens and earth.

After clearing the surrounding starry regions, the tail slowly retracted, like a cold and powerful divine weapon chain.

At the peak of the snowy mountain on Pingchuan Star.

Xuezu retracted his tail and scratched his chin, pondering whether he should go out for a stroll as well.

Forget it... going out is too tiring.

With that thought, Xuezu lay down again, basking in the sun at the peak of the snowy mountain.

He would wait until the day when the four guardians of Sishouxing called for him, then he would make his appearance...

(End of Chapter)

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