Chapter 302: Escorting Me to the Mansion, Hangwu Ji

Chapter 302: Escorting Me to the Mansion, Hangwu Ji

Huang Xue Palace.

Upon receiving the news, Huang Tianxin couldn't help but furrow her brows.

He was one of the future leaders of Huang Xue Palace, and among the disciples of the past few dozen generations, he was at the top in terms of talent, background, and lineage within the palace. No one could rival him, except for a fellow disciple, a shimei (junior female disciple).

Thinking of her shimei, Huang Tianxin sighed lightly.

Her shimei had also entered the Shenjin Sequence and was favored by the Ancestral Master, but that was thousands of years ago.

With this shimei as a comparison, she understood better than anyone what the Shenjin Sequence represented in the upcoming time.

Of course, as long as he didn't possess the Tian Wang Feature [Ubiquity] like Ji Jingqiu from the Grand Universe, even the mighty Shenjin could be overwhelmed by the might of Tianren.

If they found an opportunity to form an array, they might not even need to sacrifice lives.

But the problem was, Tian Qiu Zi wasn't alone. Behind him stood the entire Tiansheng Lake.

Even if they joined forces with Yao Chi, the vanguard they sent to the Grand Universe would struggle to maintain their independence.

Perhaps they could ally with the local powers? It was unknown if there were any third-tier or even Tianren Yuwan-level beings stationed around the third Ascension Platform, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to suppress the Shenjin after reaching the Tianren realm.

This was a bit worrying...

Huang Tianxin sighed.

If Huang Xue Palace could also find a Shenjin to station there, she would be worry-free for the next decade.

"Pass down the order, gather the disciples, and form the Huang Xue Dao Bing!"

...

...

"Why are you here?"

"Why can't I be here?"

"But I'm a clone now, where did you come from?"

Helra sneered, "Since this clone of yours was created using my divine authority, where do you think I came from?"

"Weren't you in hibernation?" Ji Jingqiu asked suspiciously.

"It's not exactly hibernation. I established contact with my main body and performed an information exchange." Helra spoke calmly, "Your Federation is about to face a major trouble. Several others have their eyes on you, just waiting for the defense line of the Youhai Abyss to break. Once it does, they will attempt to enter the Grand Universe for the first time, probably attracted by what's beneath the Four Shrine Stars."

Ji Jingqiu wasn't surprised and asked, "I'm curious, do those few know the truth about what's hidden beneath the Four Shrine Stars?"

Helra pondered, "Not necessarily. It depends on whether they have noticed anything over the past ten thousand years. Just based on what happened back then, we all speculated that the root of the Grand Universe was hidden there, the most crucial shortcut."

"Why is there such a speculation?"

"As I mentioned before, it's because of the sudden rise of your Federation. It's as if the Grand Universe's destiny produced more than one extraordinary individual in the same generation."

Ji Jingqiu seemed deep in thought, "In that case, when those few spent so much effort, only to find out that what they were looking for was the Eye of the Sea of Suffering, wouldn't they be furious?"

To this, Helra was silent for a moment, subconsciously empathizing with the situation, feeling a sense of frustration, but soon she let it go, thinking that it wasn't her who was injured, and instantly 'recovered'.

"That place is indeed a trap, but at most, it will only disgust those few. Once the Sea of Suffering is released, who do you think will be the unlucky one?" Helra couldn't help but laugh, "Your Federation will bear the brunt of it!"

Ji Jingqiu disagreed, "Aren't you guarding the Four Shrine Stars? You're the one with the prime seaside view."

Helra: "???"

"I have a feeling that this will be a disturbance that affects the entire Grand Universe, or even the Three Thousand Yanvuti. Or perhaps... revenge? Surprise?"

Ji Jingqiu muttered to himself.

With the return of the human nature of several Shen Zhu, their divine nature was suppressed. Mu Shuai's physical body remained, and General Ji was still alive, but his whereabouts were unknown...

This scheme, prepared by the Federation's sages, had been in the works for more than ten thousand years.

It was unclear what the outcome would be—whether the Four Demons would gain the upper hand, or the Federation's Dao would prove superior, or if the true saints of various realms were waiting in the wings, no one knew.

Ji Jingqiu's eyes were like deep pools, for this wasn't his battlefield, but that of the Federation's sages, who had been waiting for ten thousand years.

In that battle ten thousand years ago, the sages had ended in a frustrating defeat, with many falling and only a small portion entering the divine path.

"I don't know if I should look forward to this day or hope that it comes later," Ji Jingqiu sighed.

Helra spoke indifferently, "Stop being so sentimental. A war at this level isn't something you're qualified to meddle in."

At this point, she changed her expression and smiled, "Ji Jingqiu, during this great calamity, I might find a chance to escape my predicament. Do you want to quickly curry favor with me? If I'm in a good mood, I might be able to protect you."

Ji Jingqiu ignored her.

Not a word from a bad woman could be trusted.

He began to calm down and deduce the Yin Yang Dao.

That Fang Shou Bai wasn't exactly a "pushover". The borrowed force of the evolved Taiji Yin Yang Formation was truly ingenious, with eight directions of immobility, making his defense nearly impenetrable to ordinary Tianren.

It was just his misfortune to encounter Ji Jingqiu.

The Yin Yang Dao, Tai Yin, and Tai Yang, were among the most fundamental Daos, opposing yet complementary.

When retreating, they could collide and weave Chaos Qi, simulating the pre-Chaos era, and when advancing, they could interpret the four symbols and five elements, creating the heavens and earth.

According to legends, deep within the Yin Yang Dao Palace, there were two great rivers. One was pitch-black like ink, with countless remnants of moon wheels buried at its bottom, nurturing the Tai Yin Qi. The other was blazing and brilliant, as if countless grand suns were steaming within, emitting scorching Tai Yang Qi.

At the junction of the two rivers, intense collisions occurred, giving birth to countless wonders, and even the seeds of small worlds...

Ji Jingqiu's eyes sparkled with a peculiar light.

If the Yin Yang Dao Palace had such a treasure trove, why wouldn't Tiansheng Lake have one too?!

...

Tiansheng Lake Treasure Trove.

Though called a treasure trove, it was actually a small dimensional world.

This entire dimensional world was used to store all kinds of rare treasures, and it was said that Tiansheng Lake had more than one such trove.

Ji Jingqiu looked up. This was a palace, and above the dome was a miniature starry sky, with countless stars shining brightly. But upon closer inspection, the true core consisted of only seventy-two stars.

The treasure trove manager, who was accompanying him, eagerly introduced, "Wutu Uncle, this is the Xingchen Core, which can simulate the operation of the stars and be used as the core of the Star Formation, or to expand the inner heavenly space."

"Currently, there are 72 pieces in the trove, which can form two small Zhoutian Star Formations. In theory, they can resist Tianren Yuwan if thirty-six Tianren Yichongtian are stationed."

"Small Zhoutian Star Formation? What about the large Zhoutian?" Ji Jingqiu asked, turning around with great interest.

Just thirty-six first-tier Tianren forming an array could resist Tianren Yuwan, and this was only the small Zhoutian?

Could the large Zhoutian possibly resist Tian Wang?

"That would require 360 Xingchen Cores. We don't have that many, and the cost-effectiveness is extremely low, so I don't recommend it.

"How do you say?"

"Confronting the Tianren Yuwan is already at the limit. Even if we gather the full number of the Great Zhou Tian, it's impossible to counter the Tianwang Domain. At best, we can only take down a few Tianren Yuwan, so the cost-effectiveness is very low."

"Forget it. Since we can't gather them all, just send them to my residence first, and I'll study them."

"Yes! When Wutian Shishu Zu comes here again, he'll definitely be interested in this too!" The elder in charge of guarding the treasure trove was unusually enthusiastic, addressing him as Shishu with every word.

Ji Jingqiu took a step forward, following his footsteps and entering the high sky. He fixed his gaze ahead, and his eyes were immediately drawn.

In front of him, there was actually a continent of the Five Elements, with the five colors intertwining and generating. In some places, a thick, earthy yellow aura lingered, while in others, it was lush and vibrant with life, and in yet others, a crimson haze filled the air, violent and restless...

Han Haidaoren stroked his beard and smiled, "This is where the sect has collected the Xiantian Wuxing Linggen and planted their roots."

"Xiantian Wuxing Linggen?" Ji Jingqiu's gaze didn't waver for a moment.

Indeed, the five elements were flowing and transforming, with gold, wood, water, fire, and earth all present. From the heavy to the gentle, and then to the violent, harmonious, and sharp...

The five elements merged and flowed, resembling the mother energy of all things, nurturing the vitality of creation.

Ji Jingqiu was amazed in his heart. The essence of the five elements here was so rich it was frightening; it was a treasure land for cultivating the path of the five elements.

"Not bad. By gathering the Xiantian Wuxing attributes, one can set up the Xiantian Wuxing Great Array within the inner heaven and earth. With its continuous vitality, it can naturally nurture the inner heaven and earth, allowing the Tianren rank to cultivate its vitality."

Han Haidaoren eagerly introduced, "Originally, there were only three Xiantian attributes in the treasury. Not long ago, the lower dimensional world offered the water and fire attributes. Now, we have just gathered a complete set of Xiantian Wuxing, which is just in time for Shishu Zu's breakthrough to the Tianren realm."

In his heart, Helra clicked her tongue:

"You've come a long way, Ji Jingqiu. The Xiantian Wuxing is directly prepared as a complete set, waiting for you to break through the Tianren realm. You might as well move your main body over here."

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but ask, "Compared to the Zhenling Pool, how is the Xiantian Wuxing Great Array?"

Han Haidaoren pondered, "Shishu Zu is joking. In the entire Three Thousand Yanvuti, and in history, there have only been three Zhenling Pools heard of. Even if the Xiantian Wuxing is rare, it still can't compare to such a divine object. Overall, it's still a level below."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, his expression unchanged, but his heart was filled with emotion.

According to La Jiang's words, to gather the Xiantian Wuxing, a rare treasure, one would have to endure countless hardships and travel through various realms, and even then, it might not be possible to gather them all. Finding one or two would already be considered great fortune.

Unexpectedly, Tiansheng Lake had prepared a complete set and even more.

Han Haidaoren also sighed, and it was no wonder that Shishu Zu, personally taught by the Ancestral Master, had his eyes set on a divine object like the Zhenling Pool for the foundation of his inner heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, such divine objects had only appeared three times in history, and even saints would have difficulty finding them.

"Send them to my residence, and I'll study them when I have time."

"Understood! Please come this way—"

The two passed by a stone wall, and Ji Jingqiu glanced at it. There was a mural on the wall.

As he looked closely at the content of the mural, he couldn't help but stop, his face showing surprise:

"Who is the person in this painting?"

Carved on the stone wall was a woman dancing with a sword, but she had the rare appearance of a human head and a snake body, wearing a colorful rainbow dress and standing on auspicious clouds.

Ji Jingqiu focused his gaze, and it seemed as if the person in the mural had come to life, gradually becoming three-dimensional and vivid, as if she had walked out of the painting, filled with spiritual energy! In an instant, sword intent came from all directions, pointing at each of his acupoints. It seemed that if his heart wavered slightly, he would be pierced by thousands of swords, thoroughly penetrated.

"This was obtained by a disciple of the sect during his divine journey. The Golden Heavenly Venerable in the Hall of Merit found it interesting, so he kept it in the treasury."

Han Haidaoren shook his head,

"The sect's treasury doesn't only store offerings from the various worlds below, but also includes the gains of the sect's disciples from their travels through the realms. Among them are many strange and wonderful things, often traded to the sect in exchange for merit points."

He paused, noticing that Ji Jingqiu had glanced at it several times, and understood, "Rest assured, I'll also send this to your residence, so you can hang it on your wall and appreciate it."

Ji Jingqiu slightly nodded and continued walking forward.

"This is the Daisen Amulet, which can block a fatal attack once. The upper limit is Tianren Yuwan, and it's not easy to make..."

"Send it to my residence."

"This is the Fuzi Pearl. Wearing it for a long time can subtly enhance one's fortune and help gather fortune energy..."

"Send it to my residence."

"This is the Jietian Pill, from the Jietian Dao, which, as the name suggests, captures the will of heaven and earth and contains it within the pill, helping to shape the will of the inner heaven and earth..."

"Send it to my residence."

"This is the Guishui Wuxing Shield, which can be used to resist fires among the three disasters..."

"Send it to my residence!"

...

Looking towards the edge of the world, Ji Jingqiu never imagined that one day he would feel overwhelmed by the endless resources.

What is a true saint's dojo, a grand and prosperous place with countless years of accumulation?

This is it.

Compared to the Federation, even a rural area wouldn't make the cut.

He felt a little melancholy.

This time, his clone was living better than his main body.

Not everyone has the qualifications to see that this is his clone, and the True Saint would not let it go unaddressed, having already concealed some of his traces.

With such a large family business, it implies a complex web of relationships. Internally, the various factions are deeply intertwined, akin to hidden reefs beneath the waves.

Now that he has joined them, he will inevitably be drawn into the fray, entangled in various storms, and even forced to take sides.

After all, this entry into the Grand Universe involves interests that are too vast for a single family lineage to handle.

The True Saint only cares about the outcome, not the process.

If, during this process, Ji Jingqiu is defeated, then it will be considered his "foolishness."

Similarly, if the grand plan is hindered or even thwarted due to internal strife, all families and lineages can prepare their coffins and hold funerals in advance.

For now, his status remains transcendent. Before he expresses a clear tendency or takes a side, each lineage will prioritize currying favor with him.

In the next few years, he will be the "leader" of Tiansheng Lake's frontline in the Grand Universe.

Whether he can maintain this status will depend on his skills and abilities.

As for expecting the team to be united and work together to create brilliance...

That's only possible during the formative period when everyone comes from humble beginnings. With a team filled with direct descendants of various lineages, it's obviously impossible; the factions have already been established.

"This is going to be tricky..." Ji Jingqiu thought to himself, "First, secure the resources, then quickly head to the Grand Universe."

"Uncle Wutian, please wait!"

On his way back, someone stopped him halfway, politely and enthusiastically saying, "Uncle Wutian, Qingshan Tianzun is hosting a banquet. Please grace us with your presence."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes twitched slightly. A Tianzun hosting a banquet and asking him to grace them with his presence? The choice of words...

How embarrassing.

His expression remained unchanged, and his tone was as calm as ever, "I've already made an appointment with the Ancestral Master to visit and comprehend the Supreme Law. I can't break my promise. Please convey my apologies to Qingshan Tianzun on my behalf."

Being unyielding doesn't mean being brainless, and having high self-esteem doesn't mean having two green onions stuck in one's nose. He should still be polite to a Tianzun.

According to the recent news he received, this Qingshan Tianzun oversees the "Enforcement Department" of Tiansheng Lake.

Hearing that Ji Jingqiu was going to visit the Ancestral Master and comprehend the Supreme Law, the person hurriedly cupped his hands and said,

"In that case, I won't disturb Uncle Wutian any further. I wish you further progress, Uncle Wutian!"

Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly and passed by the person whose aura was at least that of a Tianren Second Heaven, or even Third Heaven.

"Thank you for your kind words."

In the inner world, Helra was amazed, "Ji Jingqiu, how have you managed to fare better than the Federation? Could it be that you've been secretly cultivating a high-level account while playing a low-level one? Staying in the Federation has really been a waste of your talents."

Ji Jingqiu was unconvinced, "If Master He and Master Mu were still alive, I would be doing even better in the Federation than I am now."

"Which lineage's Supreme Law are you going to comprehend in Tiansheng Lake?" Helra asked.

"It seems to be... 'Hangwu Ji'?" Ji Jingqiu had already inquired about it beforehand.

Helra's eyes flickered slightly, "The 'Hangwu Ji' of the Lawless Saint? Has he already reached the stage of stripping away the fundamental law?"

"I remember you saying that the Supreme Law has a unique nature," Ji Jingqiu asked, "What does stripping away the fundamental law mean?"

Helra replied without ceremony, "This involves the profundity of transcendence, and even if I explain it to you, you won't understand. Just think of it as subtraction."

Ji Jingqiu returned directly to the Daoist arena, and his mind entered the library of Tiansheng Lake, arriving at the highest location where the Daoist Canon was stored.

Here, the fundamental laws and top-notch divine abilities of the various families and lineages of Tiansheng Lake were kept, and they were at least of the Tianzun level.

"Uncle Wutian."

A calm voice called out from the depths.

Ji Jingqiu bowed, "Senior Hansheng."

The Ancestral Master of Tiansheng Lake, who resided here, was the Tianzun of Tiansheng Lake, Hansheng Tianzun. His cultivation was second only to the two True Saints. Calling him 'little brother' was indeed a great honor.

"The Ancestral Master said that I can try to comprehend the Supreme Law and see if I have the affinity for it," Hansheng said, raising his hand to guide Ji Jingqiu forward.

"Thank you, Senior Hansheng," Ji Jingqiu thanked him and walked towards the depths.

The environment here gave him a sense of chaos, with time and space seemingly in disarray, and the surroundings echoed with deep and mysterious whispers.

Ji Jingqiu walked up to the door of a grand hall. The door opened slowly without any wind, revealing the scenery within.

The Daoist talisman suspended in the hall didn't reveal any extraordinary scenery; it seemed ordinary, but it carried the Supreme Law!

Ji Jingqiu's eyes burned with passion as he entered, and his mind and spirit tried to make contact with the talisman.

The first image that entered his mind was a figure in a coarse white robe, like an invisible heavenly chasm that divided the heavens and earth. His entire body was shrouded in immortal golden light, making him difficult to harm and impervious to all laws. He exuded a powerful aura.

The figure turned to look at him and said calmly,

"Impervious to all laws, unyielding to all calamities, through the changing epochs and the fading of the Great Dao, I fear no one as I walk freely without restraint!"

...

As Ji Jingqiu immersed himself in the comprehension of 'Hangwu Ji',

In the depths of Tiansheng Lake, two pairs of eyes gazed from afar.

Following them were the various Tianzuns of Tiansheng Lake.

Comprehending the Supreme Law, even though Tian Qiu Zi had not yet stepped into the Tianren realm, was still considered being on the same path!

In the inner world,

The snake's tail swayed gently in the pool of merit, and Helra's consciousness accompanied Ji Jingqiu as they traveled through the three thousand Yanvuti. After seeing the Supreme Law that contained the Dao Fruit, her eyes flickered with surprise.

Helra had also heard of the 'Hangwu Ji' of the Lawless Saint of Tiansheng Lake.

Among the various saints, this person was considered a 'rising star', but he was also a Daoist with heavenly connections and astonishing combat power, not inferior to his predecessors.

Moreover, his progress was rapid. In just a million years, his Daoist cultivation had already caught up with the most ancient True Saint, Shou Zhen.

However, Helra also didn't expect that this person would reach the level of stripping away the fundamental law so quickly!

This step was a crucial one on the path of transcendence, one that neither Mu Shitian nor He Donghuang had achieved.

The path Mu Shitian took was the opposite of the ordinary path of transcendence; his ambition was higher than the heavens, and his cultivation didn't decrease but increased.

As for He Donghuang, it was a case of ignorance being fearless...

Helra's eyes flickered with light, and her eyes seemed to contain the turning of the starry river and the birth and death of epochs, making her aura even more profound and ancient compared to before.

Previously, neither the 'Wuxiang Tianmo Dafa' nor the 'Da Meng Ji Qianqiu' could be considered complete Supreme Laws.

She wanted to see if this guy was truly as talented and wise as he claimed, capable of comprehending this Supreme Law that contained the Dao Fruit!

(End of Chapter)

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