Chapter 296: They Don't Respect Me

Chapter 296: They Don't Respect Me

[Your decision to go to Tiansheng Lake isn't the best choice, but it's not a bad one either. Back then, Donghuang may have executed Ning Mingsheng, but the Unfathomable One did not have any personal grudges with him. Instead, he found Donghuang's straightforward character to his liking and wanted to befriend him, but Donghuang didn't pay him any heed.]



[As for the True Saint of Shouzhen, he was once Li Shoucheng's mentor for a period. Although they eventually parted ways, it's unlikely that he would make things difficult for you. When Donghuang broke through and attracted a great tribulation, this person, out of respect for Li Shoucheng, did not take action.]



Upon hearing that it wasn't the best choice, Ji Jingqiu immediately asked if He Shuai had any old acquaintances back then.

[Donghuang is quite direct in his speech, so aside from the Seven Commanders, he doesn't have many Daoist friends, but he has quite a few enemies.]



Ji Jingqiu immediately dropped the idea he had in mind.

However, he was surprised to learn that Li Shuai had once been a disciple at Tiansheng Lake and had received guidance from the True Saint for a period.

But isn't Li Shuai the Dao Master of Changsheng Monastery? Ji Jingqiu wondered, recalling the rumors he had heard on Donghuang Star.

[Although Changsheng Monastery doesn't have a True Saint presiding over it, it is still one of the Ten Directions Sects with a long history and four Dao lineages.]



As the master of a Dao lineage, Li Shuai was indeed one of the leaders of Changsheng Monastery.

Li Shuai was indeed very busy back then...

Ji Jingqiu asked, "Did that Unfathomable Saint take action when He Shuai broke through?"

[It's not the same. The uniqueness of that realm is difficult to explain. Some people seek the Dao, while others obstruct it. You can't generalize.]



[Additionally, since you're preparing to create an incarnation to travel to the Zhujie, you should seek guidance from those four individuals. For instance, Li Shoucheng has a lot of experience in this regard.]



Ji Jingqiu had been thinking along the same lines! After bidding farewell to Xuan Yi, he glanced at the original body of La Jiang once more before leaving. The appearance of the original body he saw this time was no different from the one in the Inner Universe.

[Don't come back to Four Shrine Star for a short while after you leave this time.]



In the final sentence of the mental transmission, Xuan Yi fell into deep sleep once more.

Ji Jingqiu successfully obtained the method and took his leave.

One Qi into Three Pure, in another world, was also a renowned Great Divine Ability.

The Rula'en Shen Zhang was the same.

Speaking of which, neither He Shuai nor Mu Shuai directly passed down their divine abilities in their inheritances. Instead, he had acquired them along his journey.

After leaving White Jade City, Ji Jingqiu took a step and arrived at the Four Deity Generals' Temple.

There was also a branch temple on Donghuang Star, but not long ago, the four Deity Generals rarely manifested.

After exchanging greetings with the white-robed divine officer, Xue Xuandao, who was guarding the temple, Ji Jingqiu entered the temple.

According to Haira's mention of the concept of 'Pure Goodness', Xue Xuandao's physique seemed to surpass even that of a Pure Goodness cultivator, which was why he could become the chosen one of the Four Deity Generals.

He was not only the chosen one but also one of the important anchors for the four Deity Generals.

As the four Deity Generals took their seats, Ji Jingqiu stood before the hall and paid his respects to the four elders, explaining his purpose.

[An incarnation? Hmm, you've reached this stage as well.]



Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but ask, "Did the Deity Generals also create incarnations in the past?"

[The 'body' that travels to the Zhujie is actually a type of incarnation. For high-level cultivators, creating incarnations is not uncommon, especially after comprehending 'I Am Who I Am'. Even heavenly beings can rely on various secret methods and treasures to condense incarnations.]



[In the future, when you travel through the Grand Universe and the Zhujie, encountering various powerful beings, you might face the same person multiple times, killing them four or five times without completely finishing them off.]



Ji Jingqiu was speechless.

Was this a personal experience of the Deity Generals? Killing someone four or five times without success, all because of incarnations? Should he say that the heavenly beings above are too tenacious, or praise their ability to preserve their lives?

[Creating a long-term stable incarnation can be achieved through many secret methods and approaches, but it's almost impossible to perfectly replicate the strength of the original body. It also requires dividing the spirit, resulting in a temporary spiritual deficiency.]



[Creating incarnations is indeed troublesome, but it can save a lot of trouble and time. In the past, I had a fortuitous encounter in the Xinling Ocean, and I created seven incarnations. I went to the Qijia Powers to learn from them, and one of my Dao bodies even became a Dao Master.]



[Why don't you mention the troubles you faced when you recalled your seven incarnations?]



[Compared to what I gained, those were just minor disturbances.]



[Since you're sending someone to Tiansheng Lake, they might encounter the Divine Prohibitions of the Zhujie. We can't be careless. Fine, we'll help you one last time.]



[Creating an incarnation requires some Tiancai Dibao. Wait at Four Shrine Star for a few days, and we'll select someone to deliver them to you. With Haira's divine authority, it should be sufficient.]



[An incarnation is still not ideal. It's better to refine it as a Dobing, so that the main body's spirit can descend and cover the incarnation at any time.]



The Four Deity Generals casually discussed and finalized the matter.

Ji Jingqiu blinked, realizing that he had originally planned to rely on his own efforts and his remarkable wisdom, but now he had to depend on others again.

"I leave it all to the Deity Generals!"

Speaking of which, he always felt a sense of dissonance in his conversations with the Deity Generals.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on it for the moment.

After finalizing the matter, Ji Jingqiu cautiously inquired about the future development of Four Shrine Star and the federal's prospects in the eyes of the Deity Generals.

[Regarding the future of the Federation, we once made a prediction. One option is the Great Migration, moving away from this place of disputes. However, most of us were accustomed to success and had high and arrogant spirits. Why would we retreat?]



[As for the second idea, it is to make Donghuang Star the center and transform the Federation into one of the hubs between the Grand Universe and the Zhujie, becoming a safe transshipment, trading market, and platform.]



Ji Jingqiu was moved, this choice was indeed suitable for the Federation, and it held immense benefits.

The number of martial artists in the multiverse was countless, but there were only eleven such Feisheng Platforms like Donghuang Star.

Every martial artist needed resources and a safe place to trade, a platform. If the Federation could establish this market, then with the integration of the multiverse, it would mean a constant influx of resources, and martial artists would flood into the Federation. Even those just "passing by" would bring immeasurable benefits.

Finally, the Yan Huang Federation would become one of the centers of the Grand Universe.

But the establishment of this order relied on formidable strength, and the most fundamental aspect was maintaining security.

"This was our initial concept, but unfortunately, we probably won't live to see it."

Ji Jingqiu fell silent.

If it were the Federation at its peak ten thousand years ago, perhaps it could truly achieve this.

"The future of the Federation is in your hands. How it progresses depends on your choices."

"This generation of the Federation has produced many promising talents. They won't be inferior to those of the past; they just need time to grow. We are eagerly anticipating your future."

"Ji Anquan is a good kid. You should teach him well and not let him become a second Ji Tianxing."

Ji Jingqiu was surprised that the Shen Zhu was actually joking.

"Go, creating a Fenshen requires some preparation. During this time, you can try to comprehend Ahe's 'One Qi into Three Pure.'"

After bidding farewell to the Shen Zhu, Ji Jingqiu left the temple.

Originally, he had planned to return to the Famen after reaching the Four Shrine Star, but now that the Shen Zhu was going to create a Dobing Fenshen for him, which required some preparation time, he had more free time.

Not long after leaving the temple, Ji Jingqiu suddenly stopped and turned back, finally realizing where that sense of disharmony was coming from!

Compared to the previous encounters, the several Shen Zhu seemed...

More human? Just like Haira in the Inner Universe.

Doubts arose in Ji Jingqiu's mind.

—The divine nature dominated by pure divinity now leaned towards human nature at this moment. For a deity, was this a good thing or a bad thing? He asked Haira in his heart, but still received no response.

Ever since he approached the Four Shrine Star, this guy seemed to have fallen into a deep slumber, closing his eyes and remaining silent.

Looking up at the six divine lights guarding the Four Shrine Star in the sky, Ji Jingqiu's heart was filled with a mix of heaviness and surging emotions.

According to Ji Anquan, the Four Shrine Star would lure them into a trap, welcoming a war and a reckoning.

He said that the ancient sages had left behind some things to seek a period of peace for the Federation, but he didn't mention what would happen to the Shen Zhu.

"It's a time of trouble."

Ji Jingqiu's mood worsened, and he thought of those guys still lingering near the Four Shrine Star.

Since it was a 'lure,' there must be bait, and he guessed that the bait was Haira's original body.

Or perhaps it was the Eye of the Sea of Suffering, suspected to be rooted deep within this planet?

...

Federation, Li Family.

Li Xuanting emerged from the void, his expression solemn as he sought out his nephew, Li Yingtian.

Li Yingtian nodded.

Li Xuanting clenched his teeth, his voice filled with resentment:

"Back then, I wanted to create a Fenshen for you, using the direct bloodline as a reason, to try and break free from the curse. But those old guys only made excuses. Who are they planning to give it to this time?!"

"And they're even asking you to deliver it. Are they so eager to die?!"

Li Yingtian calmly said, "Second Uncle, you misunderstood. This is the will of the ancient ancestor."

Li Xuanting was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise, "What did you say? This is the will of the ancient ancestor? Which ancient ancestor?!"

"Of course, it's the one in the temple," Li Yingtian smiled wryly, "Who else could it be in the Li family?"

Li Yingtian shook his head, his expression calm, "Second Uncle, don't overthink it. The ancient ancestor's actions have their own profound intentions."

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Li Xuanting remained silent for a long time before speaking, "As a descendant, we shouldn't question the intentions of the ancient sages. But if they truly have ulterior motives..."

Li Yingtian shook his head, interrupting his second uncle's unfinished words, unwilling to argue further on this matter.

"Second Uncle, they're in a hurry over there. I'll have to set off soon."

Li Xuanting frowned, wondering what was so urgent.

"Do you want me to send you off personally?"

"No need, Second Uncle." Li Yingtian had a feeling that this departure might be his last, and he might never see his impatient second uncle again.

At this moment, Li Yingtian's emotions were complex. The uncertainty of the future, combined with years of torment and suffering, seemed to blend and melt into a sense of relief in his heart.

He smiled, with a hint of mockery, "Second Uncle, you should give up on your 'grand' plan. There's still time to turn back."

Li Xuanting's eyebrows furrowed, his thoughts clearly elsewhere. He sighed, "Don't worry about my affairs. If we don't compete, do you think those old guys will give up?"

Li Yingtian shook his head, "Ji Jingqiu's rise is too rapid. You won't have a chance."

Li Xuanting's expression darkened, but he didn't refute.

Who could have imagined that the little ant from a few years ago had now climbed to his level!

Li Yingtian continued, speaking to himself,

"Who could have imagined that after returning from the ancient path, in just one short year, he would leap to a level comparable to the heavenly beings?"

"He is truly worthy of the title of the Federation's number one genius and the successor to the Seven Commanders."

"He is not only the heir to He Shuai, but also the new World Lord. Now, the Mu family has bowed down, and even the Zhenfo School has to yield. With official support and the unification of the Hundred Meridians, what can you do to compete with him?"

Li Xuanting scoffed, "He has plenty of enemies!"

"But there aren't many who dare to continue being his enemy."

Li Yingtian extended his hand and patted his second uncle's head, just as he used to when he was a child, a gesture that seemed to defy their positions. However, Li Xuanting didn't get angry; he just stared at his nephew with a complex expression, the same nephew who had been clever since childhood.

Li Yingtian spoke earnestly, "Second Uncle, don't be used as a pawn by others. Take care, I'll take my leave first."

...

...

Fourth Shrine Star, Third Satellite.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Meng Jintian, currently serving in the First Army Group. This is Brother Qin Yuan from the Anquan Bureau. Please take a seat, Ji Jingqiu."

Ji Jingqiu paid a visit to the Tianren martial artist stationed at the Fourth Shrine Star. There were four Tianren, working in pairs and taking turns to patrol.

"Has there been any warfare on the Fourth Shrine Star recently?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

Meng Jintian nodded, "Indeed, there have been attempts by illegal elements to infiltrate, but with the Four Shrine Star guarded by the Twelve Deity Generals, there's nowhere to hide. No one has been able to enter."

"Have the Deity Generals drawn forces from the Yuan Region to guard the Fourth Shrine Star?"

"Not exactly. They are mainly monitoring, and it's mostly up to us. The Deity Generals are already stretched thin in the Yuan Region. However, for those who are unaware of the situation, this is still a significant pressure."

Meng Jintian smiled as he said this.

Ji Jingqiu understood that, in terms of status, the Deity Generals were all of the 7th Tier. Unfortunately, due to the dangers in the Yuan Region and the suppression of the Grand Universe's laws, it was difficult for the Deity Generals to fully manifest their power in the Grand Universe.

But these six spiritual lights shining upon the starry sky were still quite intimidating.

"Our situation here is actually not bad," Qin Yuan from the Anquan Bureau suddenly spoke up, "We've sent some Tianren martial artists to join the expeditionary force of the Holy Church Civilization. According to the latest news from the front lines, many powers in the Grand Universe have already faced the 'slaughter' of martial artists from various realms."

"Slaughter?" Ji Jingqiu's eyebrows knitted together.

"That's right. If I'm not mistaken, those guys are probably planning a blood sacrifice to send powerful beings into the Grand Universe through the Heavenly Path."

Meng Jintian's voice turned grave, "Even if the Grand Universe can't accommodate a Master for now, they can still send Tianren Manwan martial artists, or even the Master's Fenshen, or support the temporary descent of a Master!"

"This situation will become the main crisis for all parties in the coming period," Qin Yuan said, his gaze towards Ji Jingqiu filled with unconcealed admiration, "It's a great fortune for the Federation to have you, Ji Jingqiu, as the leader!"

Seeing this, Meng Jintian narrowed his eyes slightly.

As far as he knew, many martial artists within the Federation already regarded Ji Jingqiu as the future leader of the Federation, equivalent to the "Seven Commanders" of ten thousand years later, especially the Hundred Meridians martial artists. The situation was particularly "severe," and the title of the Hundred Meridians Leader had already spread.

Even a Tianren martial artist like Old Qin seemed to have this inclination...

Ji Jingqiu asked, "Has the Federation experienced similar attack incidents recently?"

"The Federation as a whole is relatively stable. There was only one trial attack in the western border defense, but with the timely support of nearby Tianren, only a few thousand casualties resulted."

Meng Jintian sighed.

A few thousand casualties seemed terrifying, but compared to the data from other powers in the Grand Universe, it was insignificant.

"What does the official plan to do next?"

"According to the Shen Zhu, they intend to gather and ensure that every life planet has a Tianren stationed there."

Ji Jingqiu frowned. If the martial artists from various realms were determined, even with a Tianren present, they couldn't stop certain people from joining forces. If subsequent support didn't arrive in time, it could lead to the fall of Tianren.

"The Shen Zhu's plan is to establish defense lines centered around the Six Great Families, radiating in all directions. The Deity Generals will also join and contribute."

Deity Generals contributing?

Ji Jingqiu asked with confusion about the specific situation.

Meng Jintian shook his head, indicating that he didn't know the details, only that the Deity Generals would be involved in building the defense lines.

"The storm is coming."

Meng Jintian sighed, "Recently, a message spread from an unknown source, claiming that the Fourth Shrine Star contains a Shen Cang and opportunities to help one become a saint. This has attracted many greedy people, and we do have Haira's body in our possession."

"The situation on the Fourth Shrine Star is still manageable, after all, it's the base of the Shen Zhu. What we fear is that someone will cause chaos by looting and attacking various places, leading to unrest in the Federation."

"Once people's hearts are in disarray, the Shen Zhu's situation will become even more difficult."

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment, then nodded, "I understand."

Meng Jintian felt a slight strangeness in his heart.

Just as he was about to ask what he understood, he heard Ji Jingqiu mutter, "They don't respect me."

Huh?

Meng Jintian's expression became slightly dazed, not understanding this statement.

Who? Who doesn't respect Ji Jingqiu?

Ji Jingqiu stood up and slowly walked out of the room, his gaze sweeping across the vast universe. With his Puti Huiyan, he pierced through illusions and saw the hidden figures in the void.

In an instant,

Some of the martial artists from various realms nearby felt a sense of terror, as if they were transparent, their secrets laid bare under the open sky with nowhere to hide.

Ji Jingqiu didn't conceal his presence and walked straight into the void of the universe.

These martial artists from various realms truly didn't understand the rules.

How could they not respect someone above the divine prohibition?

(End of Chapter)

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