Chapter 319: Mei Ke: What happened to Jing Qiu these past years?

Chapter 319: Mei Ke: What happened to Jing Qiu these past years?



"Luo Sha Grand Archbishop!"

A man in a silver windbreaker strode into the sect's outpost, and along the way, everyone respectfully bowed to him.

During the journey, a sect member hurriedly caught up with Luo Sha and whispered urgently:

"Mei Ke has experienced several years of memory loss. She only remembers that sentence and has completely forgotten the cause and process."

"I suggest using the [Silk-Unraveling] on Mei Ke. This is the only way we can quickly understand what happened during those years, and we need to know what occurred in Tianlu and the Yuan Region!"

Luo Sha shook his head and said, "No, the [Silk-Unraveling] technique is not yet mature. If it fails, her mind will completely collapse, and even the deity won't be able to save her. Even if it succeeds, her martial path will come to an end from that day forward."

"Sacrifice is necessary. We need to know how they fell from Tianlu into the Ocean of Souls and how they discovered the invasion of the Tian Mo. This is crucial!" The middle-aged man's expression grew heavy.

If the Tian Mo had indeed invaded the Federation a year ago, where is it now? Has it completely transformed certain planets into its subordinates?

Or, rather than "a year ago," was it "a year ago" several years back?!

The Huangye Jiaotuan never hesitated to consider the worst-case scenario regarding this person.

The Huangye Jiaotuan had explored numerous remnants of civilizations in the Ocean of Souls, and most of them bore the taboo name of the Tian Mo.

Among the Four Simo, this one was particularly adept at maneuvering through the Ocean of Souls, acting without restraint and bringing devastating blows to countless civilizations.

Luo Sha stopped and turned to look at him, speaking slowly:

"The first words after waking up from a deep coma are the most crucial piece of intelligence for this journey. She has forgotten everything else but hasn't forgotten this. How will you explain this to the other sect members?"

"This will only cause dissent and disunity within the sect, and the Tian Mo loves nothing more than to dismantle a civilization from within."

"Additionally, you should conduct a background check on her. She knows Ji Jingqiu, and their relationship seems quite good."

The middle-aged man was taken aback: "She's only in the Jia Suo Realm. How could she possibly know that person?"

Luo Sha gave him a strange look, following his train of thought but also feeling a sense of heartfelt regret:

"Yes, several years ago, that person hadn't even stepped into the martial path, so how could they have become a Tian Ren now?"

The latter was speechless.

Luo Sha left him there and entered Mei Ke's ward.

The woman from several years ago, once charming and alluring, now looked haggard and weary, her mind like a shattered mirror.

Luo Sha raised his hand to stop her, indicating that she didn't need to stand up and bow, and said:

"Your mind is almost shattered. I don't know what you saw in the Ocean of Souls, but for now, it's best to rest and recover. The strand of Xin Deng I planted earlier will heal your wounds."

Mei Ke struggled to suppress her drowsiness and said tiredly, "I don't remember what happened, but I remember that sentence seemed important, important enough to remember even in death."

Luo Sha fell silent for a moment, then spoke solemnly: "The sect is very grateful for your outstanding contribution."

Suddenly, Mei Ke said, "I really don't remember what happened, but I do remember how we fell into Tianlu, and I had kept it hidden before."

Luo Sha's expression turned grave.

He enveloped this place with his Tian Di Dao Chang, dispersing the people nearby.

"You can speak now. In the current Da Yu Zhou, no one can eavesdrop on our conversation."

Mei Ke nodded. She remembered this fourth Grand Archbishop of the sect, who, a hundred years ago, was a peer of Ji Lin Yuan, a glorious sun who had already attained Tian Ren.

She took a deep breath, steadying her fragmented mind, and said softly, "On this trip, we were responsible for escorting an expedition team and exploring a 'Xin Jing Mine' on Tianlu."

"But someone ambushed us when we were separated from the main road of Tianlu. We fought as we retreated, and many of us died. If it weren't for accidentally falling into a passage, no one would have survived this trip..."

Luo Sha's brows furrowed, "Did you encounter enemies on Tianlu, or... people from within the Federation?"

"It was a Wan Wu League martial artist!" Mei Ke emphasized each word, her teeth clenched.

Luo Sha's eyes turned cold and piercing.

"Continue," Luo Sha said slowly.

"The reason they attacked us was because someone from our team stumbled upon a certain place and witnessed something. I don't know the specifics, but the person was killed on the spot."

"There was even a Tian Ren among them, who toyed with us like a cat playing with mice the entire time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have survived to fall into the Ocean of Souls..."

Mei Ke couldn't help but smile bitterly as she recalled the tragedy from several years ago.

What was supposed to be a simple mission had turned into a fall into the abyss, and they were lucky to have returned today.

After listening to Mei Ke's description, Luo Sha closed his eyes. Moments later, he opened them, his gaze profound and unreadable.

"I understand. This is the second crucial piece of information you've brought back. I express my gratitude on behalf of the entire Federation."

"Luo Sha slowly opened his mouth, and this time, he was not speaking from the perspective of the Church, but from the entire Federation."

"Mei Ke shook her head. Although she wasn't sure how they managed to survive, the fact that she had survived in the Jia Suo Realm until now meant that she must have received the care of several other Xin Xiang seniors."

"Mei Ke suddenly asked, 'Is this year's Da Yan Wu over?'

Her face filled with anticipation as she inquired, 'Among this generation's outstanding individuals, is there a young lad named Ji Jingqiu?'"

Luo Sha was silent.

To avoid causing a huge mental shock to Mei Ke at this moment, Luo Sha chose his words carefully:

"In the years you've been missing, many things have happened in the Federation, some of which can be considered dramatic changes. The milestones in the martial arts world are also 'ever-changing.'"

"For example, this year's Da Yan Wu was held in Jiu Zhou, across from the Ocean of Souls."

Mei Ke furrowed her brows and asked anxiously, "Have we already established a stable passage to Jiu Zhou? Then, isn't this Da Yan Wu extremely dangerous?"

For a moment, Luo Sha felt a headache coming on.

How should he explain the changes that had occurred in these years to this lady?

Should he be direct?

He feared that Mei Ke's already fragmented state of mind would shatter right then and there.

In the end, this daunting task was handed over to Mu Xuan Ying, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

"Hey, isn't this Old Man Mu? Dressed so extravagantly, are you going home to inherit the family business?" Leaning lazily on the bed, she glanced at Mu Xuan Ying's attire and teased him.

Mu Xuan Ying gave her a look and sighed, "Not bad, I'm still alive, and I even have the energy to joke."

Mei Ke curiously asked, "How have these years been? How's that kid, Jingqiu? Has he built his Upper-Tier Gong Body already? Which Gong Body did he choose? What a pity for my Xin Jing Mine... Did you choose to return to the Mu family for the sake of Ji Jingqiu? Has your Mu family already taken him in?"

Just as Mei Ke was lamenting the loss of her Xin Jing Mine and cursing the Wan Wu League, she noticed that Old Man Mu's expression was very strange.

It was just as strange as when Luo Sha Grand Archbishop had left.

Mu Xuan Ying, with his hands behind his back, followed Mei Ke with a smile and said, "As the successor of the World's Venerated One, it's natural to return to the Mu family."

Mei Ke clicked her tongue and said, "You Mu family have struck gold, and with your support, how did he fare in the Da Yan Wu?"

Mu Xuan Ying replied with a kind expression, "Naturally, he came in first."

"First in the Federation?" Mei Ke blinked her eyes, and her beautiful face finally showed a bit of radiance. "I knew I didn't misjudge him!"

Mu Xuan Ying slowly sat down, hummed in agreement, and briefly summarized Ji Jingqiu's journey over the past two years:

"This kid initially followed the path of Yang Yan, joining the Dragon-Tiger Dojo and building his Upper-Tier Gong Body at Si Shou Star. After returning from Jiu Zhou, he practiced the path of the Hundred Meridians. Last year, he went to the Western Federation for training and caused quite a stir. This year, he also participated in the Hundred Meridians Assembly."

"Western Federation training?" Mei Ke shook her head.

With the Western Federation in such chaos, this kid dared to venture into it. He was truly fearless like a young calf, and it was fortunate that he hadn't died there.

As for the Hundred Meridians Assembly... Indeed, there had been significant changes in the Federation over the past two years. The scattered Hundred Meridians had actually come together and held an assembly?

"Could it be that this kid's realm has already caught up to mine and entered the Jia Suo Realm?" Mei Ke suddenly worried.

Mu Xuan Ying shook his head and said, "Jingqiu is not in the Jia Suo Realm."

Mei Ke felt relieved. Indeed, in the Shen You Realm, searching for the essence of heaven and earth, the speed of a martial artist's realm breakthrough would slow down significantly, especially for a martial artist like Ji Jingqiu, who had extremely high talent. The more one sees, the more one seeks, and the slower one walks.

However, this old man's words were a bit strange. What did he mean by 'not in the Jia Suo Realm'?

The two casually chatted about the changes over the past two years.

In the end, feeling that they really had no common language, Mei Ke asked Mu Xuan Ying for the terminal.

Mu Xuan Ying shook his head and said, "For your own good, I can't give you the terminal for now."

Mei Ke asked in confusion, "I just want to look at the martial arts section's news from these two years. How could it affect my state of mind?"

Mu Xuan Ying said seriously, "That's even more impossible!"

Over the past two years, which headline in the martial arts section could be unrelated to 'Ji Jingqiu'?

Mu Xuan Ying opened the terminal and glanced at today's martial arts headline.

[Invincible in this Era! The youngest Tian Ren in the Federation's history, surpassing the Seven Lords!]



"Let me see, let me see! After being disconnected for years, I need to catch up with the times!" Mei Ke, who was tied to the sickbed, wriggled over like a worm.

Mu Xuan Ying closed the terminal and scolded, "What are you looking at, kid? Focus on recovering."

"I want to see... Just one more look, I'm afraid you won't make it!"

...

"Did Wu Zhou infiltrate the Federation a year ago, or should I say... a 'year ago' from several years back?"

The news from the Huangye Jiaotuan quickly reached the Federation officials and then spread to Ji Jingqiu's ears.

At this moment.

In the inner realm of the world.

Hela glanced at the small Wu Zhou, who had started lying down, and coldly smiled, "Then there are only two possibilities."

1. The infiltrating clone is not powerful enough to reveal itself, and it has other plans, waiting for the right moment. Which do you think is most likely?"

  "These two points are not contradictory. Because it has other intentions, it dares not reveal itself for now, quietly awaiting the perfect opportunity."

  Ji Jingqiu's eyes narrowed slightly, pausing before continuing,

  "Additionally, this depends on whether Wo Zhou is aware of the Federation's true situation."

  "Not to mention the Wood Master's manifestation body stationed deep in the Sea of Suffering, even the Four Guardian Stars that seal the Sea of Suffering, Wo Zhou most likely doesn't know about them, or else they wouldn't have always coveted the Federation's Four Guardian Stars."

  "Not long ago, a Shen Jun captured a Four Devils believer. After searching his soul, they found that their primary objective this time is the Federation's Four Guardian Stars. This shows that Wo Zhou still has their eyes on the Four Guardian Stars."

  Ji Jingqiu glanced at the small Wo Zhou, whose heart was already dead.

  The latter was completely disheartened, lying flat and stiff.

  Hela agreed with this point.

  The gods from ten thousand years ago were unaware of this, only believing that the Four Guardian Stars held some great secret of the Federation, a hidden power rising rapidly.

  Even she, sealed in the Four Guardian Stars for ten thousand years, never knew that just a stone's throw away, there was a sea eye of the Sea of Suffering.

  Among them, Wo Zhou and Yan even believed that the Four Guardian Stars contained something extraordinary, perhaps an 'Open Heaven Object' of the Great Universe, or a Boundless Eon Artifact, which could aid them in achieving enlightenment through external objects once again.

  Hela, back then, didn't think so, but she also felt that the Yanhuang Federation was too abnormal, perhaps a land favored by the Great Heavenly Mandate, just like those Chosen Ones.

  "And the Wan Wu League." Ji Jingqiu's expression turned cold, "As expected, Zhang Tiancheng of the Wan Wu League has long reached an 'agreement' with Wo Zhou."

  Earlier, the Federation had discovered that the Wan Wu League had connections with the forces of Yan Fu Ti, but they didn't take immediate action.

  Now, with the news from Mei Jie, the Federation mobilized its forces that very night, cooperating with the six major families to take down the Wan Wu League first.

  Ji Jingqiu temporarily suppressed this matter.

  Because he needed to deal with Wo Zhou first, not alerting the snake by hitting the grass.

  "If Wo Zhou infiltrated a year ago and hasn't been discovered yet, it only has two choices—"

  "One is to hide in someone's heart, not revealing a trace; the second is..."

  Hela paused.

  Ji Jingqiu calmly continued, "The Wu Shang Zhen Fo."

  Hela nodded, "If it's the latter, then its purpose is clear—it's plotting against you, or rather, the Fire Dwelling Buddha Hell Contemplation Map on you."

  Ji Jingqiu pondered, "Apart from Wo Zhou, are the three of you also coveting me?"

  Hela calmly replied, "Being able to ignore the Sea of Shadows, and even supporting such a vast Pure Land with one's own power, suppressing the Sea of Suffering—such supreme dharma naturally piques our interest."

  Ji Jingqiu comforted them, "It's fine. In the future, when all four of you gather, you can research it here."

  Hela: "?"

  Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu left the Inner Realm.

  The terminal transmitted news from the Wu Shang Zhen Fo Sect.

  After receiving the news from Mei Jie, Ji Jingqiu had anticipated this possibility. He contacted the Wu Shang Zhen Fo Sect to inquire about the recent situation.

  After reading the message from Huang Fuxing.

  Ji Jingqiu furrowed his brows, Buddha Country?

  If he hadn't received the news from Mei Jie, he might have just paid a little attention.

  But as expected, it was Wo Zhou's doing.

  He might have already infiltrated the Buddha Country, using this opportunity to strengthen his 'control'.

  This was waiting for him to deliver himself to their doorstep.

  "What does Wo Zhou fear the most?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

  Hela glanced at the small Wo Zhou beside her and coldly smiled, "I'm asking you, what do you fear the most?"

  Small Wo Zhou: "?"

  Are you crazy?

  "I don't like the look in your eyes." Hela found a reason and flicked her tail, sending the small Wo Zhou flying out of the Pure Land.

  In an instant.

  The small Wo Zhou, who had been lying down and allowing itself to be drawn, suddenly let out a piercing sound, as if it had sat on a hot stove. It jumped up frantically and desperately jumped into the Pure Land.

  Blood-red rain fell on its body, sizzling like acid, rolling on the ground and into the lotus pond, emitting white smoke like steam.

  A moment later.

  A 'corpse' floated to the surface of the water.

  Amid this sudden change, Ji Jingqiu and Hela were stunned.

  Their gazes met, both deep in thought.

  "You said before that Wo Zhou fears two things the most: karma and the Sea of Suffering?"

  "Your illusory Sea of Suffering may not be enough to scare it."

  "This time, I'm not tempering my body. I invite you into the trap."

  "?"

  "The Wo Zhou that infiltrated just now is unlikely to be the real one, right?" Ji Jingqiu confirmed.

  "Of course. It's similar to this guy's situation." Hela lifted her chin slightly, pointing at the small Wo Zhou.

  Ji Jingqiu nodded, "Then it should be fine."

  He couldn't help but think of an old acquaintance.

  The Xue Luo Han of the Wu Shang Zhen Fo Sect.

  Hela warned, "You're thinking too beautifully. Wo Zhou is vigilant. It would never rashly enter your Inner Realm, no matter how much it covets your Bodhi Tree.

"With his nature, he will first distort and assimilate your mind, and once you become another 'Wu Zhou', the Bodhi Tree and the Fire Dwelling Buddha Hell Contemplation Map will naturally belong to him."

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained calm, prepared for this moment. "Then I'll use the waters of the Sea of Suffering to temper the Sacred Embryo of the Mind. Moreover, the situation at that time may not be something he can avoid even if he doesn't want to."

"What do you mean?"

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the little Wu Zhou, who had just managed to climb out of the pool with difficulty. In front of the "main character," he openly discussed with Hela how to deal with the main character.

He emphasized his straightforwardness.

"When the Bodhi Tree took root in the Ocean of Souls, I felt a call from the depths."

Hela's eyebrows furrowed, and then her expression changed abruptly. "Are you talking about the Nirvana God Kingdom of Mu Shi Tian?"

"Yes," Ji Jingqiu replied. "Wu Zhou wants to wait for me to walk into his trap, but I also want to lure him into one. Let's see who has the better skills."

Hela fell silent for a moment and said, "Then go ahead. Within the Federation, there's nothing to fear. I also don't believe that Wu Zhou can truly assimilate Mu He Shan's core in just a few years."

"Oh?"

Hela spoke slowly, "As the second son of Mu Shi Tian, Mu He Shan was the first to stand against Wu Zhou in the Federation after Mu Shi Tian's death. Even on his deathbed, he was still fighting Wu Zhou in the depths of the Yuan Region. He's definitely not someone Wu Zhou can defeat easily."

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

The little Wu Zhou beside him knitted his brows, wondering if another brother was about to appear. Were these two discussing things so openly, not treating him as an outsider at all?

Suddenly, the little Wu Zhou stumbled and fell to the ground, accidentally bumping into a fat tiger. The tiger turned around, scratched its head, and then continued chasing after the wind.

The little Wu Zhou gritted his teeth. Even Hela and Ji Jingqiu were spared, but had he fallen so low that he was being bullied by this stupid tiger?

...

...

Before entering the Buddha Kingdom.

Ji Jingqiu summoned his senior brother and planted a heart lamp seed, enhanced with some "ingredients," into his heart.

"Senior Brother, Mei Jie has returned from the Tianlu. Please help me deliver this heart lamp to her. I have something urgent to attend to and can't leave."

Yang Yao's expression changed drastically. "Mei Jie is finally back?!"

"Yes, she's currently recuperating at the Huangye Jiaotuan. I've already contacted them."

"Great! Leave it to me!"

After seeing off his senior brother, Ji Jingqiu slowly exhaled.

The next moment, he anchored himself, and the Sacred Embryo of his mind entered the Ocean of Souls.

...

...

Bei Cang Commerce Alliance.

Zan Yang and several Tianren from the Wan Wu League sat together.

"The plan of those useless people from the Four Deity Temples has already failed. Ji Jingqiu has gained momentum, and no one in the Great Universe can suppress him now."

"Invincible in this era... Hmph, it's like a monkey claiming to be the king in the absence of tigers." Someone spoke with a cold and sharp expression.

Zan Yang glanced at the speaker and calmly said, "Don't let your emotions get the better of you. Remember our current situation, and be careful of the birth of heart demons."

The person who spoke earlier furrowed his brows.

Zan Yang spoke slowly, "We must admit that Ji Jingqiu has indeed become invincible. Unless he leaves Dong3 Huang Xing or the Tianren Yuwan from the Four Deity Temples can infiltrate the Federation."

He paused and shook his head. "The first condition still has hope, but the second is currently impossible."

Someone suggested, "According to the previous plan, should we launch a surprise attack on the Si Shou Star? Currently, all twelve Shen Jun are defending the borders, while the Four Deity Lords are stationed in the Yuan Region. Ji Jingqiu is far away at Dong3 Huang Xing, and the defense of the Si Shou Star is at its weakest right now."

Zan Yang sighed, "We have too few people."

"Aren't there over a dozen people who have already broken through to Tianren at the Yin Yang Palace? We helped them build five sanctuaries. Can't they contribute a little?"

Mentioning the Yin Yang Palace, Zan Yang's expression suddenly turned solemn. "These people have broken their agreement with the leader!"

"What's going on? Weren't the terms already agreed upon?"

Zan Yang took a deep breath. "They believe that Ji Jingqiu has already gained too much momentum and can no longer be stopped. They are currently withdrawing back to their own sect."

The atmosphere in the room became silent.

With the withdrawal of external support and the inability of the Four Deity Temples to send reinforcements, the Wan Wu League suddenly found themselves in a state of isolation and helplessness.

And almost all of this could be traced back to Ji Jingqiu!

"The plan for the Si Shou Star... We can try." Zan Yang's eyes narrowed slightly. "The strong ones in the Federation are all tied up at the borders, and even the Shen Ming can't spare any help. Indeed, the defense of the Si Shou Star is at its weakest right now. With the help of that person, I've broken through the Great Heavenly Position and can give it a shot."

Everyone felt a chill, not rejoicing in their companion's breakthrough but rather fearing him like a tiger.

They were well aware of who Zan Yang was referring to.

And how much of the current Zan Yang was still himself after breaking through with the help of that person?!

Zan Yang's eyes suddenly turned fierce. "Let's attack the Si Shou Star. As long as we can free Hela and summon the Four Devils, we can smoothly withdraw and complete the leader's mission!"

(End of Chapter)

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