Chapter 291: Compared to Chi Ji, How Does It Fare?

Chapter 291: Compared to Chi Ji, How Does It Fare?

First, there was the display of divine and mysterious martial arts, followed by the awe-inspiring might of a single strike that could shatter divine prohibitions.

The warriors from various realms, seated in their respective positions, felt a chilling sensation as goosebumps rose on their skin. Silently, they wanted to retreat, to create some distance.

They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination.

Today, at least one person must return alive to spread the news of today's events to their respective powers as soon as possible. The assessment of Ji Jingqiu within the shrine needed to be raised by several levels.

Once Ji Jingqiu breaks through the Tian Ren boundary, he will rival Chi Ji and become an invincible being in the grand universe for the next few years!

As the clanging of blades, filled with joy, came to an end, Qingzhu sheathed his sword.

Only then did everyone seem to breathe a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere in the hall began to improve, and with the encouragement of some, the conversation returned to a harmonious tone. The representatives of various factions wore calm expressions, accompanied by light laughter, as they gathered around Ji Jingqiu, the main seat.

However, Ji Jingqiu shook his head, speaking directly, "The Bai Mai Conference should not be a place for idle chat and flattery. It should be a grand feast for the exchange of martial arts among various factions."

"If there are no objections, starting from the True Seed Realm, each realm will set up an arena. Those who stand last on their respective arenas will receive rewards and resource allocation."

This proposal sparked interest among the various factions.

They did not oppose the idea of setting the tone for this Bai Mai Conference and making it a tradition. Competition is essential to keep martial arts vibrant, and it is only through competition that warriors can strive forward.

"Should we start from the next conference?" Yin Tianping asked.

"Why not start with this one?" Ji Jingqiu smiled, "Everyone can go back and prepare. The location will be in Dong 3 Huang, and the time is set for seven days from now."

"By the way..."

"Afterwards, please stay, representatives of the various martial arts lineages. I have some matters to discuss with everyone."

"For today, let's conclude here. The day is getting late, so please join me for the banquet."

Being a Bai Mai banquet, a luxurious feast was to be expected. As Lu Tong's senior fellow disciple would say, the details showcase the depth.

This banquet, worthy of being called "luxurious," would be a sweet reward for the Federation's martial arts lineages, which had long been resource-deprived.

Strength may subdue all, but only with benefits can longevity be achieved.

As the crowd dispersed, Ni Yu and the others from the 3000 Yan Fu Ti realm prepared to slip away halfway, leaving this place where life and death were not in their control.

But just as they took a few steps, a mental communication message made them pause, wearing bitter smiles. They had no choice but to turn back and join the crowd heading for the banquet.

Everyone walked with heavy steps, as if heading for their execution.

The banquet proceeded smoothly, and various Dao lineages were shocked by the display of Ji Jingqiu's "assets."

Even the warriors from 3000 Yan Fu Ti, who boasted of their broad knowledge, had always held a condescending attitude towards the warriors of Yanhuang Federation. Yet, they were stunned by the details revealed during this banquet.

"Nurturing Divine Core... Yin-Yang Pearl Grass..." Jian Shiqi swallowed, "Is this really a rural area in the grand universe?"

Miaodie remained silent, having not spoken a word since she arrived. She had been looking for an opportunity to speak with Ji Jingqiu privately.

Observing the banquet, Ji Jingqiu felt a twinge of pain in his heart. Lu Tong's senior fellow disciple had no idea how precious the resources were, and this was a waste.

He shook his head inwardly, realizing that the leaders of various industries must first be wealthy and powerful. At least, they couldn't embarrass themselves during a group gathering.

After the banquet concluded, Ni Yu and the other warriors from 3000 Yan Fu Ti were led to their prepared rooms by the representatives of the Nine Palaces.

They were now trapped and couldn't leave even if they wanted to.

Ji Jingqiu, after handling some unavoidable gatherings, disappeared on his own.

When he reappeared, he was already on a street in the Taian metropolitan area, accompanied by Lu Tong.

"Is your technique a divine art or a cultivation method?" Lu Tong asked with great interest.

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained calm, and his gaze could even be described as indifferent. "It can be considered both. However, it's not yet perfect, and there's much room for improvement."

This Tian Mo Hua Sheng was the result of his sudden inspiration while contemplating the Wu Xiang Tian Mo Da Fa and the Great Dream Sutra, combined with the Supreme Wisdom Light.

The final result was quite interesting and far beyond expectations.

Although this Tian Mo Hua Sheng had many restrictions, it had already demonstrated remarkable potential and had many areas worth exploring. Even La Jiang remained silent, unable to give any evaluation.

La Jiang's silence could be interpreted as high praise.

"Can your mental state handle it?" Lu Tong asked curiously.

To use one's power to induce hundreds of warriors to generate demonic thoughts and then take advantage of the situation to manifest the Tian Mo, this had already surpassed the scope of Tian Ren. Even though Ji Jingqiu had a steady Xin Xiang realm, it was still a challenging feat.

Lu Tong had been worried that Ji Jingqiu might suffer mental damage due to the strain.

"It was very difficult, and I almost couldn't handle it," Ji Jingqiu sighed, "Fortunately, I have complete control over Dong 3 Huang Star and have become the de facto Star Master, with the assistance of Ku Zu Laozu."

This time, he had fully harnessed the power of the star and had the support of a crucial divine weapon.

Lu Tong said, "Your divine art is very interesting, but I'm concerned that you might lose yourself in it.

"To cultivate the heart demons of all living beings, in Lu Tong's eyes, is no different from dancing on the edge of a cliff."

The extraordinary and mystical nature of this practice naturally comes with immense risks.

Ji Jingqiu smiled and nodded. In fact, according to La Jiang, the foundation of this skill was the understanding of the 'I am me' principle after comprehending the Fa Realm through the insights of a Master.

There was also the 'Primordial True One'.

"In that case, I won't disturb you while you digest your gains," Lu Tong said with a smile, bidding farewell with his sleeves draped over his arms. He then turned and walked into a group of old men playing chess on the street.

Ji Jingqiu chuckled but didn't mind. He continued walking down the street.

As he encountered more and more people, the lively atmosphere he felt became increasingly intense.

The indifference in Ji Jingqiu's eyes gradually faded, and the golden color in his eyes slowly dissipated.

"Do you know what you just encountered?" Hela's voice suddenly sounded.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, already having a guess in his mind.

"You got too close to the Fa Realm and even used the Master's characteristics in advance. You dared to transform your body into hundreds of heart demons, almost losing your anchor to humanity," Hela said calmly.

"What would happen if I lost my anchor?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"If you don't become a deity, you become a beast."

"Can one really become a deity?" Ji Jingqiu was surprised.

"When the heart enters the Fa Realm and merges with the Dao, becoming a part of it, there is no longer a trace of freedom. Of course, at that time, you wouldn't even have the concept of 'freedom'. If this can be called becoming a deity, then so be it," Hela explained.

Ji Jingqiu was speechless.

This was not good at all.

"In any case, you must be cautious when using this divine art," Hela paused, "But I must commend you, this skill is truly remarkable."

Ji Jingqiu raised his eyebrows. Had La Jiang finally been convinced by his awe-inspiring wisdom?

Hela didn't continue speaking.

In her opinion, this skill was extraordinary because it was based on her 'Great Dream for a Thousand Autumns', and it had perfectly integrated with the 'Formless Heavenly Demon Great Law'. It showed her another path to transcendence.

Refining the 'Heavenly Demon' might help her achieve transcendence! Hela sighed, knowing that it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens, but it was still a path.

The 'Heavenly Demon' was not the strongest among the four, but it was undoubtedly the most unpredictable, especially since that fellow was in harmony with the Great Dao of the Dark Sea!

Ji Jingqiu continued strolling down the street, stabilizing his thoughts.

At the same time, he was also organizing his gains from the day.

The various Dao lineages he had witnessed had transformed into stars, hanging in the night sky above the 'Origin of Oneness', becoming the foundation of his Dao.

If he had to say what his biggest gain of the day was, it would be the glimpse he caught of the method of condensing the Five Virtues from Chang Sheng.

In the final stages of the battle, he had focused most of his mental power on the heart demon of Chang Sheng's transformation.

This was also the reason he was reluctant to fight Chang Sheng in the end.

Brother Chang was too 'polite'; he not only came to visit but also brought a grand gift.

Previously, Hela had mentioned that even if one had an abundance of merit, it was still an intangible and illusory thing in the unseen realm. Without condensing it into a tangible form, it was of no use.

The fundamental divine art of the Five Virtues Palace was to nurture and cultivate the Five Virtues Qi.

Unfortunately, the method of condensing the Five Virtues that he had glimpsed was too crude, and even without seeing the fundamental teachings of the Five Virtues Palace, he knew that it was far from adequate.

Fortunately, he had verified the method of the physical body he obtained from Chi Ji, and with his deep merit, he was able to condense eight strands of Xuanhuang Merit Qi.

It was quite strange.

Before this, when he cultivated the method of the physical body, he had made no progress, and he had even suspected that his merit was insufficient.

Ji Jingqiu examined his inner world, and compared to before, his merit pool had taken a significant step forward, with a remarkable transformation.

To be honest, Ji Jingqiu himself didn't quite understand it.

Putting aside merit, where did the holy virtue of water and the black and white virtue Qi that he condensed come from? By teaching and guiding sentient beings, one opens up their endless wisdom, and this is called virtue.

There was not a single mistake in the first issue of the Inner Container!

Establishing order, leading sentient beings, and using the light of a single lamp to pierce through the darkness of night and dawn, illuminating the path ahead for sentient beings, is called holy virtue.

Could it be related to the 'Mind Flame Ten Thousand Phenomena Lamp' that he condensed and spread? Ji Jingqiu sighed, feeling it was a pity that Chang Sheng had left too quickly. Otherwise, the two of them could have exchanged ideas and learned from each other.

He had never seen a Divine Prohibition other than his own.

Additionally, what surprised Ji Jingqiu today was—

That Ming Miaoyin had sent her disciple to the Grand Universe to 'seek refuge' with him. This was something worth pondering.

In the historical records of the Nine Continents, it was stated that Ming Miaoyin had already died.

Among the top ten warriors on the Eternal Monument, almost none had survived, except for the current top-ranked warrior.

Ji Jingqiu naturally wouldn't believe that just because they had fought on the arena, they were now acquaintances, addressing each other as senior and junior martial brothers and sisters.

The terms 'junior sister' and 'senior sister' were merely one-sided nicknames, a joke, and shouldn't be taken seriously.

In Ming Miaoyin's long cultivation journey, he was just one of the countless mountains she had climbed in her life, and they shouldn't have crossed paths again.

—Unless one day she surpassed him and achieved transcendence first, adjusting her timeline and altering the past.

But unexpectedly, not only was she still alive, but she had also sent her disciple to the Grand Universe to visit him.

This chapter begins with a question, seemingly a statement of position and attitude.

"State your identity," Ji Jingqiu suddenly said indifferently.

Behind him, a woman wearing a True Phoenix Mask approached, her hair elegantly styled, her figure graceful, and her entire body shrouded in mist, blocking all perception, and appearing hazy like a flower in the mist.

Even though Ji Jingqiu had become the Star Master of East 3 Huang Star, he only became aware of her presence when she was within a thousand meters of him.

For a Heart Image warrior and above, this distance was insignificant.

The woman's voice was melodious, and her demeanor was transcendent. "I am Huang Zhiyan from the Phoenix Blood Palace. Greetings, Brother Ji."

"The Phoenix Blood Palace?" Ji Jingqiu shook his head. "There are too many powers in the 3000 Yan Fu Ti; I can't remember them all."

Huang Zhiyan's face behind the mask revealed a faint smile. "Brother Ji is joking. Our Phoenix Blood Palace has a True Sage presiding over it, and our heritage is ancient. We have had interactions with the Federation's Ji Tianxing in the past."

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment.

Having dealings with Ji Shuai? Either she was being deceived or they were accomplices.

The former meant being fooled, while the latter indicated ill intentions.

It was a tricky situation.

"You've come to the wrong person. You should seek out Ji Anquan; he has inherited Ji Shuai's legacy," Ji Jingqiu said calmly.

Passing the hot potato to someone who can handle it.

"A descendant of Elder Ji?" Huang Zhiyan was slightly surprised. "It seems we are behind on the news. I didn't expect Elder Ji to have left behind a Dao tradition."

"What do you mean?" Ji Jingqiu narrowed his eyes.

These words were quite interesting.

Did the Phoenix Blood Palace believe that Ji Shuai had not left behind any legacy?

Huang Zhiyan smiled faintly, not answering the question, but instead steering the conversation back to the main topic: "Some matters are more convenient to discuss with you, Brother. Are you aware that a great catastrophe is about to befall the Federation?"

Ji Jingqiu neither confirmed nor denied.

Huang Zhiyan continued without pause: "The Yanhuang Federation occupies the ninth Ascension Platform, making it a hotly contested area. Even if various powers just place their pieces casually, the combined strength they gather is beyond what the Yanhuang Federation can contend with."

"Once a large number of Heart Image warriors from various factions break through the Tian Ren realm, it not only means a massive Tian Ren legion but also the backing of these factions in the Grand Universe."

"For example, some of them might attempt the path of blood sacrifice, guiding the powerful members of their factions through the Heavenly Road into the Grand Universe!"

"Stronger?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly turned his head to look at the other side. "Are you talking about him?"

His gaze fell upon a tall and robust man standing at a street intersection, surrounded by a constant flow of pedestrians.

Some people, even when lost in a sea of humanity, still stood out like towering mountains, the highest peaks among the masses.

Seeing Ji Jingqiu looking at him, the man showed no intention of avoiding his gaze and even displayed a hint of provocation.

Huang Zhiyan's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she spoke slowly, "That man is a core disciple of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Mountain. He has already broken through the Tian Ren realm in the Grand Universe, and his power is beyond comparison with the Federation's Tian Ren."

The core disciples carefully nurtured by the True Sage Shrine naturally possess strength that surpasses ordinary people.

Huang Zhiyan believed that if Ji Jingqiu treated this man as a Tian Ren from the Federation, he might encounter a setback, so she offered a reminder.

"The Ten Thousand Tribulations Mountain?"

Ji Jingqiu smiled and said, "I heard that Chang Sheng from the Five Virtues Palace recently challenged Chi Ji and lost. What was the outcome of that battle?"

Huang Zhiyan's eyes slightly narrowed as she recalled the scene from not long ago.

The Divine Prohibition of the Five Virtues Palace, with the Five Virtues upon his body, was unable to withstand a single strike from this man, even with his injuries. It was truly shocking! Once this battle record is brought back, those who thought that the Tian Ren from the countryside were weak and that Ji Jingqiu's Divine Prohibition was an empty title will be in for a big surprise...

Huang Zhiyan adjusted her state of mind and said, "Chang Sheng, in his Heart Image realm, challenged Chi Ji, who was at the second level of the Tian Ren realm. He was severely injured by a single finger from Chi Ji and barely escaped using sacred art techniques. As for Chi Ji, we don't know the extent of her power."

"A single finger?" Ji Jingqiu seemed to be speaking to himself, but it was also a question. "Was it a finger like this?"

Huang Zhiyan's pupils suddenly contracted! The man who had "held hostage" countless passersby was standing amidst the crowd, certain that Ji Jingqiu wouldn't dare to act recklessly, affecting the bystanders.

But at this moment, he seemed to have seen a great terror, and his heart trembled!

Ji Jingqiu extended a finger, as solid as a diamond, without a trace of worldly aura, yet it seemed to be a strand of immortal light piercing through time, leaving no trace in the eyes of the masses.

This finger pierced through the void and instantly landed on the man's forehead.

Before he could even open his Heavenly Dao Shrine, his Tian Ren body was penetrated, and his spiritual sacred fetus, which was attempting to escape, was also dispelled by a single finger! The speed of the mind is much faster than taking action, but the Tian Ren from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Mountain chose to resist, thus missing his last chance to escape.

At the street intersection, the constant flow of pedestrians curiously glanced at the tall man who suddenly lowered his head.

He stood out like a reef amidst the sea of people, drawing attention.

However, no one noticed that his vitality had dissipated, and his spirit had withered away.

Without turning his head, Ji Jingqiu asked, "How does this finger compare to Chi Ji's?"

Huang Zhiyan remained silent for a long time before finally forcing out four words: "Heavenly King characteristics?"

(End of Chapter)

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