Chapter 292: Founding a Sect and Calling Oneself a Patriarch, Selling Oneself

Chapter 292: Founding a Sect and Calling Oneself a Patriarch, Selling Oneself

No matter how fast a physical body can be, even if it can traverse the void and possess hundreds or thousands of times the speed of light, it still cannot match the speed of the mind at the same stage.

This is why many martial artists, when exploring various realms, often send their minds ahead.

Upon entering the realm of the Heavenly King, the vastness of the mind is almost limitless. For them, within the myriad heavens and universes, as long as they can determine the coordinates, no matter how distant the location, it is as close as a stone's throw away, just a thought away.

Even after repeatedly raising her assessment of Ji Jingqiu, Huang Zhiyan realized that they had still underestimated him.

This man is like an ancient well with overflowing water, no matter how far you stretch your neck, you cannot see the bottom.

Her previous judgment was not wrong.

Ji Jingqiu, in terms of individual strength, has already firmly stood at the second level of the Heaven People. Whether it's his physique, mind, or other data, he can match the second level of Heaven People, surpassing most of the historical Divine Prohibitions.

But what she didn't expect was that Ji Jingqiu had already proven his True Nature in the Heart Image, possessing the characteristic of the Hundred Pulse Masters - 'All-Encompassing Reach'.

With this characteristic, even without considering his previous ghostly divine abilities, when facing most of the Heaven People at the first level, it would be a one-sided slaughter!

It is the simplest 'Daoist' gap, suppressing others with pure Dao power, leaving no room for retaliation!

The Heaven People martial artist from Ten Thousand Tribulation Mountain was an example. Without even using his divine abilities, he didn't have time to display his Heaven and Earth Dao Field before being crushed by a single finger!

And this was in a face-to-face situation.

If it were an ambush or assassination...

Huang Zhiyan took a deep breath. It would be a complete massacre!

She wasn't sure about the extent of Ji Jingqiu's 'All-Encompassing Reach' yet, but if she were to predict the worst-case scenario...

The various factions would send their disciples into the Grand Universe to break through the Heavenly King realm. No matter who they are or where they cause trouble, as long as they are monitored by the Federation, they will face certain death.

And when Ji Jingqiu breaks through the Heavenly King realm...

He will become the second Chi Ji, or even more terrifying than her.

Because no one below the Heavenly King can escape his pursuit, and he can come and go as he pleases. No matter how many traps or ambushes there are, without high-level spatial restrictions, they will all become a joke.

This also means that the ninth Ascension Terrace will become a forbidden area for all factions.

Once Huang Zhiyan clearly realized this, she immediately changed the purpose of her trip.

Because strength is the foundation of everything.

After this realization, Huang Zhiyan altered her original plan and spoke with respect:

"Dao brother, you are indeed a heaven-gifted genius. Even among the true immortal sanctuaries of the various factions, you are one of the top geniuses. Your Heart Image realm is enough to overlook the past and present!"

Within the Inner Vision Realm.

"Do you think that silly girl from the Phoenix Blood Palace will believe that your 'All-Encompassing Reach' characteristic can already encompass the entire Yanhuang Federation?"

Hela chuckled,

"After all, those guys from the Phoenix Blood Palace have never been very smart."

Ji Jingqiu immediately understood.

It's not that they are of the same kind, but that they were fooled by General Ji.

He is currently unable to teleport to any corner of the Yanhuang Federation at will.

The 'All-Encompassing Reach' characteristic depends on the strength of his mind. At present, he can only teleport within the range of a planet when in unity with the Heaven People.

Expanding this to an entire star system, or even the entire territory of the Yanhuang Federation, is temporarily beyond his abilities.

Behind him, Huang Zhiyan continued,

"...But no matter how gifted and talented Dao brother is, he still needs time to grow. Do you know that the various Saints have decided to found a sect and spread their teachings in the Grand Universe?"

"Found a sect and spread teachings?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"Indeed!"

Huang Zhiyan said solemnly,

"This is the preparation made by the Saints to enter the Grand Universe in advance, which can accelerate the acceptance of the Grand Universe towards them!"

"If Dao brother is willing, I can introduce you to meet the Phoenix Heavenly Saint. With Dao brother's talent, the Holy Immortals will surely choose you as the 'Patriarch' of the Grand Universe."

Founding a sect and spreading teachings to increase acceptance in the Grand Universe... This statement, for some reason, reminded Ji Jingqiu of the attempt by the five original pillars to occupy all time and space. Are there similarities between the two?

Thinking of this, Ji Jingqiu's expression turned solemn, as if he had seen a certain 'Spring Shoots After Rain' painting.

Previously, Huang Zhiyan had said that the core disciples of the True Immortal Sanctuary were not comparable to the Federation's Heaven People, but Ji Jingqiu didn't agree.

There's no need to mention the upper limit. In all realms, who dares to claim that they can suppress Ji Jingqiu in the Heavenly King realm?

As for the lower limit, it's likely that the True Immortal Sanctuary is slightly better, as they completely dominate in terms of resources.

But the middle ground is hard to say.

Putting aside personal factors, the key to combat lies in inheritance and external objects. The former refers to cultivation methods and divine abilities, while the latter includes divine weapons.

In terms of inheritance, the Three Thousand Yan Fu Ti may not be superior to the Grand Universe, which gave birth to the five original pillars.

For example, in the Federation, almost all Hundred Pulse Masters open up their own paths, and no sect or sanctuary can replicate this feat.

Above the Hundred Pulse Masters, there is also the Seven Commanders' Legacy.

If we truly compare the core aspects, we should consider the disciples of the Six Great Clans and the core disciples of these True Immortal Sanctuaries.

Moreover, if it doesn't involve the Supreme Dao, a Heaven People who has mastered the essence of the Hundred Pulse Masters' inheritance may not lose to the core disciples of the True Immortal Sanctuary.

The higher the realm, the more this is true.

However, if the True Immortals of the various realms were to spread their teachings in the Grand Universe, even if each faction has its own inheritance, it won't stop countless people from trying to join their sect one after another.

Some martial lineages might even bring their entire lineage to pay respects and join the True Immortals' sect, creating a scene of 'recognizing their ancestors and returning to their roots'.

Because there are no supreme beings in the Grand Universe at present, and most beings naturally admire strength.

If not for the rules of the Grand Universe restricting them, any one of these beings could sweep through the current Grand Universe.

At that time, new sanctuaries will rise and take root like spring shoots after rain.

In the future, many native powers in the Grand Universe will be replaced by outsiders.

With the choice of the Grand Universe, it's only a matter of time.

"Why the Patriarch?"

"Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

Huang Zhiyan was forthright in her response: "The first and foremost condition for the Holy Ones to spread their teachings in the Grand Universe is to have a rapid realm-breaker who can practice their path."

"From the breakthrough of the Heaven People to 'opening a path' in the Grand Universe, this is the fastest way for their path to be accepted by the Grand Universe."

"And the only one who can rapidly break through the realm after reaching Heaven People is the Divine Prohibition!"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head. "On the same path, there's no room for two. The Heavenly Venerate started as a lone traveler. If I follow the path of the Holy Ones, how can I claim sainthood in the future?"

Huang Zhiyan looked at him deeply. Countless geniuses have come and gone throughout the ages, but those who have achieved sainthood are few and far between.

She calmly said, "The Holy Ones will give up their corresponding paths. Moreover, it's not necessary for you to change your path. Every Divine Prohibition walks their own way. You only need to trigger their methods and paths when you break through crucial bottlenecks, thus leaving an impression on the Grand Universe."

"If you join a Holy Immortal's lineage, you will immediately gain the status of a disciple and become their representative in the Grand Universe, walking their path. You will have the qualifications to establish a sect and claim ancestry."

Ji Jingqiu wondered in his heart if Hela's words could be trusted.

"It is indeed feasible," Hela said. "The reason we established a divine nation in this realm is also a form of 'spreading the Dao.'"

Ji Jingqiu seemed deep in thought. This time, it seemed he could truly wait for a better offer and sell himself.

Huang Zhiyan spoke earnestly, "We have a connection with the Federation. If you're interested, I can introduce you to the Holy Immortals in our sect."

"No rush. I need to consider it," Ji Jingqiu said calmly.

Even if he were to 'sell' himself, he should compare offers from three families.

Huang Zhiyan knew that rushing wouldn't help, but her heart was filled with urgency. If she could win over Ji Jingqiu, it would be equivalent to securing the Ninth Ascension Terrace!

"Take your time, brother. Here's my contact information."

"The [Phoenix Blood Palace] may not offer the best conditions, but it can guarantee, through the friendship between the Ancestral Master and Senior Ji, that you'll receive all these benefits."

"We're not particularly interested in the Yanhuang Federation either. We're just taking advantage of the path to seize the initiative."

Huang Zhiyan spoke with a meaningful tone.

Ji Jingqiu felt a slight strangeness in his heart. Could she guarantee it with friendship? What friendship? The contact information Huang Zhiyan gave him was a Federation number.

Huang Zhiyan smiled and said, "I've obtained the status of an Honorary Visitor in the Federation. You can contact me anytime."

Honorary Visitor... Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly.

This was a way of expressing that even without today's encounter, she would follow the stance of the sect behind her, showing goodwill towards the Yanhuang Federation and being willing to adapt to local customs and abide by the rules.

After Huang Zhiyan left, Ji Jingqiu gazed into the distance, deep in thought.

Establishing a sect and spreading the Dao... When the Cangqing lineage chose three successors, was there such a saying? He wondered if Ke Pingluan and Qin Qingjue had received any news.

If what Huang Zhiyan said today was true, then in the future, there might be many carrots and sticks coming his way.

These things were both hot potatoes, involving numerous causes and effects, yet they also followed the 'True Fragrance Law.'

In the end, Ji Jingqiu comforted himself. If Heaven doesn't take it, it will be blamed. If the time doesn't come, it will be blamed.

If they really wanted to force it upon him, could he refuse?

As for the causes and effects involved...

Ji Jingqiu said in his heart, "Recently, I've been pondering the methods of the World Honored One's lineage, and I've gained some insights into the path of cause and effect. How about we exchange some ideas?"

Hela's expression remained unchanged. With your shallow insights, you dare to claim to exchange ideas with me?

I might as well transmit the Dao to you.

...

...

Federation, Beicang Shangmeng.

"Mr. Zhen, the secret array formations on the five planets have all been set up perfectly. It's absolutely confidential."

The vice-chairman of the Beicang Shangmeng's council, Po Rong, was all smiles.

Zhen Yang smiled and said, "Thank you, President Po."

"Mr. Zhen is too kind. Our two families are now bound together," Po Rong said with a hearty laugh.

"By the way," Zhen Yang said, "there's something I need President Po's help with."

"Please, Mr. Zhen."

After Po Rong left, the man sitting next to Zhen Yang shook his head. "It seems that the beings in the Grand Universe are no different from those in other realms."

Zhen Yang laughed. "The nature of all beings is innate. The difference doesn't lie in their nature but in the civilization and culture shaped by their environment."

The middle-aged man said slowly, "Are you sure there won't be any accidents with these five shelters?"

Zhen Yang shook his head. "These five are just bait. If you truly want to establish a shelter, you should send people to the Grand Universe in advance to adapt to the rules. You can only plot for land beyond the borders."

"Why is that? Is the Federation's surveillance so extensive right now?"

Zhen Yang spoke indifferently, "The Federation's divine system isn't for show. Within its borders, no one can escape their watchful eyes."

The middle-aged man's gaze turned serious. This was indeed a big problem, but fortunately, these troubles would soon disappear.

He came from the Holy Immortal Sanctuary, the Yin-Yang Palace. His primary purpose was to establish an advanced station in the Grand Universe, even though the Heavenly King couldn't come for the time being. However, they could send Heaven People who had reached perfection to adapt to the Grand Universe's environment.

Even if it was just one day earlier, they could gain the advantage of seizing the initiative.

To establish a base, they had to rely on local powers because setting up an isolation array formation required a considerable amount of resources.

Although the Yin-Yang Palace controlled dozens of world dimensions and lacked resources, they lacked a direct channel like the one to Jiuzhou, making it impossible to transport resources on a large scale.

Zhen Yang slowed down and said, "We've been looking for uninhabitable planets outside the borders, and we'll be able to help you establish isolated shelters soon."

The middle-aged man nodded. "What bait did you mention earlier?"

"There have been too many spies from the Federation lately. I want to take this opportunity to deal with some of them," Zhen Yang said calmly. "Also, perhaps this time, we can lure Ji Jingqiu over."

"Oh?" The middle-aged man's eyes flickered.

Their optimal solution was to occupy the Eastern Third Huang Star and grasp the ancient Ascension Terrace, establishing a channel.

At the moment, the situation seems challenging, not only because of Ji Jingqiu, but also because the Nine Continents forces have already started pouring into East 3 Huang Star, making their advance preparations.

Moreover...

The middle-aged man spoke gravely, "Ji Jingqiu must be dealt with as soon as possible. Otherwise, other forces will intervene, and once they reach an agreement with Ji Jingqiu, they will gain a significant lead over us and hold the advantage!"

Zhen Yang dismissed the idea, "Ji Jingqiu would never cooperate with the martial artists of the Three Thousand Yan Fu Ti."

"No!" The middle-aged man emphasized, "The situation has changed again. The True Immortals of various sects have begun to prepare for spreading their teachings in the Grand Universe, and Shen Jin is their first choice! If Ji Jingqiu is chosen, it represents another True Immortal Sanctuary, and they will bet everything on the Ninth Ascension Terrace!"

Zhen Yang frowned, "Why are you only telling me this now?"

The middle-aged man sighed, "Do you think I'm one of the True Immortals? I just received this information. The Dao Palace wants me to try to win over Ji Jingqiu. If that's not possible, we must eliminate him quickly to prevent him from becoming the path marker for other saints."

Zhen Yang remained silent for a moment, then said, "Don't you have Shen Jin as well? Let him deal with Ji Jingqiu."

The middle-aged man shook his head, "Fang Shishu has already gone to the Heavenly Holy Lake to challenge the current Shen Jin there. After this, he will head to another world where an Ascension Terrace is located to spread the teachings of the Dao Palace."

"Are you placing bets on multiple fronts?"

"Every sect is doing the same!"

The middle-aged man spoke solemnly, "As I mentioned before, the Dao Palace's stance towards the Yanhuang Federation is to suppress it. This is the will of the saints."

"My presence here represents our lineage and my family. Otherwise, how could your Zhang President feel at ease cooperating with us?"

As he spoke, his expression turned grave,

"But if an external force chooses Ji Jingqiu as their path marker, all our efforts in this world will be in vain!"

Zhen Yang remained silent, "We can't stop other forces from choosing Ji Jingqiu."

"Then get rid of him," the middle-aged man said coldly, "This is also in the interest of the Dao Palace."

Zhen Yang furrowed his brows, momentarily speechless.

Their initial plan was to suppress Ji Jingqiu.

But eliminating Ji Jingqiu at this point...

The officials and the Mu family would go crazy.

Zhen Yang spoke slowly, "Killing Ji Jingqiu won't be easy, and if you do, you can forget about building a Safe Haven within this world. The officials and the Mu family will come out in full force."

The middle-aged man frowned, "There's another option—exile him!"

"Exile?"

"That's right, exile him deep into the Grand Universe or the depths of the various realms."

Zhen Yang's eyes lit up slightly; this was indeed a good choice.

As long as the person wasn't dead, there was still room for negotiation.

Just then, Zhen Yang's terminal rang.

The communication connected, and the person on the other end was concise, leaving only one sentence before hanging up.

"The previous plan is scrapped."

Zhen Yang was about to ask if something happened at the Hundred Pulse Banquet when the other party hung up.

This caused Zhen Yang to frown, but his expression soon returned to normal.

It was somewhat expected.

Ji Jingqiu's purpose in holding the Hundred Pulse Gathering was to demonstrate his strength and suppress all sides.

Judging by this phone call, it seemed to be effective.

However, the specifics of what happened were unclear and needed to be investigated quickly...

As he was thinking, one after another, communications and messages started ringing.

Zhen Yang handled them one by one, his expression growing more serious.

They had spent considerable effort to convince the five factions with Heaven People among the Hundred Pulses to join them.

But at this moment, these five factions were ruthlessly breaking their previous agreement.

This gave Zhen Yang a bad feeling.

What had happened at the Hundred Pulse Assembly? Was the strength Ji Jingqiu displayed so overwhelming?

Zhen Yang suddenly spoke up, "Ji Jingqiu's strength might far exceed our expectations. We need more trump cards."

The middle-aged man remained calm, "As long as you can lure him into the Isolation Array, a Heavenly King will descend and exile him."

"You can make a Heavenly King descend?" Zhen Yang's eyes widened in surprise. If this was true, many problems would be solved.

No matter how many strong enemies there were, they only needed one trap.

The middle-aged man spoke gravely, "It will come at a cost, and it's quite risky. There's a chance of falling, and the descent might not be complete, but it's enough to exile Ji Jingqiu!"

...

...

Ke Family.

"Senior Tian Qingzi, what brings you here?" Ke Pingluan asked in a rush.

"I'd like to ask the Ke family's senior to introduce me to Brother Ji," Tian Qingzi requested, "I have something important to discuss with him in private."

Ke Pingluan's eyes flickered, "What exactly is it?"

Tian Qingzi clasped his hands together respectfully, "Please rest assured, Senior Ke, it will be beneficial for all and harmful to none!"

Ke Pingluan was surprised by this attitude, as he initially didn't want to cause trouble for Ji Jingqiu.

But as he heard about the events at the Hundred Pulse Banquet through special channels, Ke Pingluan seemed to understand.

"I'll only introduce you. Whether he meets you or not is up to him."

"In that case, I'm very grateful!" Tian Qingzi expressed his gratitude.

In Tian Qingzi's opinion, if Ji Jingqiu was indeed Tian Qiuzi, he would most likely not refuse to meet him!

...

"The Divine Prohibition of the Five Virtues Palace has descended upon this world?!"

"The Five Virtues Palace's Chang Sheng... this person is not only from the Five Virtues Palace but also possesses the legacy of the Qingtian Observatory."

"This is not good news. Are the Five Virtues Palace and the Qingtian Observatory planning to join forces to advance towards the Ninth Ascension Terrace? Who can stand against them?!"

"With the Five Virtues upon him, the Five-Colored Divine Light... He also received cultivation from the Qingtian Observatory? In the current Grand Universe, there's no one at his level who can rival him!"

"Sss... He challenged Ji Jingqiu of Yanhuang? This is the first Divine Prohibition contest in recent years! What was the outcome?"

"What do you mean by 'a single sword stroke and it was over'?"

(End of Chapter)

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