Chapter 366: Federation's Harvest, Words of Transcendence

Chapter 366: Federation's Harvest, Words of Transcendence

"If the Dead Demon didn't lie, then Lǐ Shǒu Chéng not only summoned Hé Tóng Huáng, but also paved the way for the Five Pillars!" someone said gravely.

They had already sensed the approaching aura.

And the stirring of the Cosmic Heavenly Dao.

Although the Yōu Hǎi had approached the mortal world due to Wú Zhōu's summoning, with Wú Zhōu's disappearance and the cessation of his influence, the Yōu Hǎi was bound to fall into a period of decline.

"The great upheaval of the Cosmic Universe is imminent. Even if the Five Pillars and the Ancient Powers return, there will still be a place for us in the future. This is the irresistible trend."

A Sage said coldly.

As True Emperors below Transcendence, no matter how the world changes, they are destined to remain below Transcendence.

"Now, with three of the Sì Mó defeated, only Taiyi remains, and with the return of the Ancient Powers, the competition in this realm has become even more intense. I wonder if anyone in this world can step into Transcendence."

"It's not just three..."

Suddenly, someone said gravely, "Ji Tianxing of the Flame Radiance Federation recently ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Demon!"

"What?!"

"Ji Tianxing ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Demon? How did he do it?!"

"We don't know yet, but for now, he is associated with Taiyi."

"Taiyi..."

"What is the Flame Radiance Federation trying to do? They suppressed two demons, then sent Ji Tianxing to the throne of the Heavenly Demon, and now they've sent so many Eight Realms cultivators to Sìshǒu Xīng."

Someone whispered, feeling a sense of loss.

The outcome of this battle exceeded everyone's expectations—

Two of the Sì Mó were sealed;

Ji Tianxing ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Demon;

Hé Tóng Huáng came from the end of the Flow of Time and displayed combat prowess surpassing that of the True Emperors...

Even the changes on Sìshǒu Xīng exceeded the expectations of the powerful.

...

Jì Jīng Qiū stepped onto Sìshǒu Xīng, and compared to before, the changes here were earth-shattering.

As soon as he arrived, he felt a familiar aura wash over him, even stirring the illusory Sea of Suffering within his Inner Heaven.

Since he broke through to the Heavenly Person stage, The Twelve Divine Lords had left, and he had been relying on the Bodhi Tree to support the weight of this illusory Sea of Suffering.

Jì Jīng Qiū quickly noticed that within the Buddha Realm unfolded by Mù Shī's Manifestation Body, there were many other figures, all working together to resist the Bitter Sea Eye.

Compared to before, this Bitter Sea Eye had clearly begun to surge upward, but it was temporarily confined to Sìshǒu Xīng!

Breaking through the blockade was only a matter of time!

Mù Shì Tiān sent out a divided spirit and approached Jì Jīng Qiū, warning him from the start:

"From today, you must be careful of Ji Tianxing."

Jì Jīng Qiū's heart skipped a beat.

After Hé Shī, Mù Shī also issued a warning to him.

Recalling Wú Zhōu's mocking warning not long ago, Mù Shì Tiān said gravely:

"If I'm not mistaken, he is still at the level of a Dao Ancestor, but it's unclear if his mental state has reached the other shore."

"The throne of the Sì Mó can be seen as a foundation for Transcendence above the Dao Fruit, a testament to the four of Wú Zhōu's past steps into Transcendence, and a complete manifestation of their past Dao pursuits."

"In theory, this cannot be usurped, but the state of the four of Wú Zhōu is very special. Plus, Wú Zhōu voluntarily abandoned his own throne of the Heavenly Demon, choosing to merge with Hela's throne to attempt a further step, which has led to the current situation."

"I don't know what method he used to persuade Taiyi to cooperate, but for him, the throne of the Heavenly Demon will be a 'burden' of the Dao."

"This will be a tug-of-war of the mind, with the throne dragging his spirit downward, until he becomes another 'vacuum Heavenly Demon'!"

"The dragon slayer ultimately becomes the dragon?" Jì Jīng Qiū took a deep breath.

Mù Shī Tiān didn't respond, and after a long while, he sighed:

"Regarding Ji Tianxing, just be cautious. He shouldn't use you as a stepping stone to reach the top."

"Some things Hé Tóng Huáng has already told you. Besides that, I have some other matters to instruct you on, one concerning your future cultivation path, and the other the impact of this battle on the Federation."

Mù Shī Tiān gestured for Jì Jīng Qiū to follow him, and the two walked forward.

The Jade Capital still stood, but after being swept by the Sea of Suffering, it was stained with a layer of mottled ashes, as if it had been weathered by time. At the top, a goddess sat on a high throne, wearing an imperial crown, her serpent tail trailing to the ground, each scale reflecting the images of different epochs.

It was Hela, who had reclaimed her throne!

She looked down at Jì Jīng Qiū and Mù Shī Tiān with cold, golden eyes.

Jì Jīng Qiū's expression was serious, and he mentally communicated with someone:

"Your main account has been unblocked."

The latter remained silent, his eyes deep, as if he had received some message from his main body.

Mù Shī Tiān suddenly patted Jì Jīng Qiū on the shoulder, pointing ahead, and said:

"Try to go as far as you can."

He pointed in the direction of the invisible and formless Bitter Sea Eye.

Jì Jīng Qiū's expression was solemn, and he did not resist. This was a challenge that their World Venerable lineage must face.

The various world powers who had to resist the weight of the Sea of Suffering in the Buddha Realm all looked at this place, thinking that Mù Shī Tiān must be crazy.

Even they dared not touch the waters of the Sea of Suffering. No matter how special your lineage, a mere Heavenly Person daring to touch the causal waters of the Sea of Suffering?

At that moment, Jì Jīng Qiū, who had just stepped into the waters of the Sea of Suffering, stumbled, causing their lips to twitch.

Ha, one dares to say it, and one dares to do it.

...

Jì Jīng Qiū frowned inwardly, feeling his feet as if they were in quicksand. When he lifted his feet, the clear, rippling water seemed like mountainous mud, making it difficult for him to move, almost causing him to stumble.

Jì Jīng Qiū took a light breath, the waters of the Sea of Suffering were indeed extraordinary.

In the next moment, he bent his knees slightly, and with a force that seemed to rise from the ground, he lifted his foot and stepped back into the water. Even his robust physique caused a creaking sound from his leg bones.

Subsequently, he walked forward step by step.

The seawater gradually rose from his ankles to his calves, soaking his pants.

The deeper he went, the more Ji Jīng Qiū felt his Dao Power gradually wane, and the various characteristics of the Heaven King Tier also weakened.

Even the illusory Great Dao he had obtained from Wu Zhou became increasingly silent, until it no longer responded.

His thoughts and mind also gradually slowed down, as if they were being submerged by the Suffering Sea, dragging his lofty self down from infinite heights—

Even the inner world seemed to be heading towards silence.

This body, which could rival a Heaven King, was also regressing.

Is this the power of the Suffering Sea of Worlds?

It can suppress the Great Dao, silence Dao Power, and reduce all great powers to the ordinary!

Ji Jīng Qiū's expression turned solemn.

No wonder it is difficult for all beings to cross over. Even the Dào Zǔ and True Emperors cannot easily cross the Suffering Sea and reach the other shore; they might fall from their lofty positions halfway through, becoming mere mortals!

Feeling that he was about to reach his limit, Ji Jīng Qiū activated the Bodhi Tree and the Heart Flame Ten Thousand Phenomena Lamp.

A moon of the heart in his brow shone brightly, illuminating the formless and colorless waters of the Suffering Sea, revealing their true nature—a mixture of all the suffering in the world.

Behind him, a Bodhi Tree rooted itself in the Suffering Sea, helping him resist its erosion, allowing his Dao Power to return.

As his Dao Power returned, his steps became lighter.

"This kid... is that a Bodhi Tree?"

The experts from various worlds, who had been waiting to see a show, all showed expressions of surprise and doubt.

Their gazes fell on the Bodhi Tree behind Ji Jīng Qiū.

This seemed to be an imagined creation, a mental companion. If they could also plant a Bodhi Tree by their side, perhaps they could be free from the intimidation of the Suffering Sea!

"Not just the wonders of the Bodhi Tree. This kid didn't use the Bodhi Tree for protection earlier", a sage said in a deep voice.

Someone murmured, "How come this kid seems to have resistance? Can this thing have resistance? Could it be that Mù Shìtiān usually has his disciple soak in the waters of the Suffering Sea?"

This nearly absurd statement was ignored by the Various Saints, who were all speculating about the fundamental techniques of the World Respected Protector lineage.

...

Ji Jīng Qiū gradually realized that as the Suffering Sea permeated his body, cleansing him, his mental holy embryo also became more resilient.

Unconsciously, the seawater had already risen to his chest, reaching just below his nose.

At this point.

Even for him, moving forward was extremely difficult, and the projection of the Suffering Sea in his inner world became increasingly turbulent.

At this stage, Ji Jīng Qiū did not take the risk and chose to retreat.

"That's enough."

Mù Shìtiān nodded, finding Ji Jīng Qiū's performance beyond his expectations.

This was not just the work of the Bodhi Tree; it also had to do with the moon of the heart in his brow.

Supreme Wisdom Light?

Ji Jīng Qiū's body seemed to have some "resistance" to the waters of the Suffering Sea.

Mù Shìtiān gradually understood.

"Have you used the waters of the Suffering Sea to cleanse your body and mental holy embryo?"

When Ji Jīng Qiū returned, Mù Shìtiān asked.

Ji Jīng Qiū nodded and sought advice from his master on whether this practice was appropriate.

Mù Shìtiān praised him, "Since you can endure the pain, continue to persist. The Suffering Sea is terrifying, but it is not to be feared by you and me. Even if it's hard to save others, it is more than enough for self-protection."

These words fell into the ears of the experts from various worlds without any concealment, treating them as if they were not outsiders.

"This battle has brought us three major gains."

"First, we have eliminated two threats in this domain, significantly reducing the invasion of the Dark Sea. The cosmic will of the Greater Universe has bestowed various virtues, half of which will be used to calm the ripples in time caused by Hé Tóng Huáng's actions, and a third will help me repair my Dharmakaya."

"The remaining two-tenths, you can take as much as you can accommodate, and the rest will be contributed to the Federation."

Ji Jīng Qiū pondered, realizing that the battle was over, and now it was time for rewards and commendations.

Then, he felt a surge of excitement. The Federation had suppressed two of the Four Demons, slowing the invasion of the Dark Sea. The virtues bestowed by the Greater Universe should not be stingy.

Mù Shìtiān thought for a moment and said, "This virtue is like a 'reward' from the Greater Universe. I see that you haven't yet firmly established yourself in the Seated Oblivion stage?"

Ji Jīng Qiū immediately reported to his master about the various preparations he had made to remain in the Seated Oblivion stage.

By merging with the Supreme True Buddha through his avatar, he could not remain in the Seated Oblivion stage for long, but he could occasionally sense it and enter this realm.

After breaking through to the Heavenly Man Perfection stage, he naturally entered the Seated Oblivion stage under the favor of the cosmic will of the Greater Universe, and this state had not dissipated yet.

As long as the favor remained, this state would persist.

Moreover, all enemies before him would be suppressed by the cosmic will, as if they had fallen into his small domain, losing the advantages of time and place.

Mù Shìtiān frowned slightly. "Cultivating divinity? Was this taught to you by Hela?"

Ji Jīng Qiū nodded.

Mù Shìtiān pondered and said, "Divinity cannot be relied upon. Take Ji Tianxing as an example. You must grasp the balance. If it doesn't work, go through the Suffering Sea for tempering."

"The favor of the cosmic will of the Greater Universe can last for some time. You can use this opportunity to stabilize your Seated Oblivion mindset. Afterward, you can use the virtues to remain in the Seated Oblivion stage, but it will require consuming the virtues."

Ji Jīng Qiū's expression changed slightly. These virtues are so versatile?

The experts from various worlds nearby twitched their faces.

The various virtues bestowed by the cosmic will of the Greater Universe, you are using them to stabilize your Seated Oblivion mindset? What a waste!

If the disciples of the Five Virtues Palace knew, they might even seek to avenge themselves on your Federation.

Mù Shìtiān paused and said, "There is another task for you. I see that in your inner world, there is already a rudimentary form of the Eight Treasures Pool. When the virtues descend, you can use it to refine the virtue pool until it is complete, then send these true spirits to be reborn."

Mù Shìtiān opened his palm, and ten true spirits flew out, circling above his hand.

Ji Jīng Qiū was shaken. "These are the spirits of the fallen seniors?!"

"Very well." Mù Shìtiān said softly, "Following their intentions from their previous lives, they will reincarnate into the Federation, and a few will travel to the various realms for cultivation to settle their karmic debts."

"Is there really reincarnation in this world?"

"The true spirits' reincarnation has been a part of the world since ancient times", Mù Shìtiān said, "But true reincarnation has yet to be established. This is the path of the Nether Ruin lineage."

Hearing about the Nether Ruin lineage, Jì Jīng Qiū immediately recounted his previous experiences to Master Mù.

Mù Shìtiān was slightly taken aback, not expecting Jì Jīng Qiū to have already made contact with them and even gained their recognition.

He said with satisfaction, "On the path of Dao, there is giving and taking. The hardest thing to break through is giving. You are willing to give up a guardian deity, and the rewards you will gain in the future will surpass your imagination."

He raised his palm slightly and sent ten true spirits into the lotus pond within Jì Jīng Qiū's Inner World.

Jì Jīng Qiū asked, "Are the four Divine Lords and twelve Divine Generals among them?"

Mù Shìtiān sighed, "The years of confrontation with the four demons have depleted them even more than me. This time they have dispersed their Dao, and even if they return, they will not be the same. Following their intentions, there is no need to seek them out deliberately. Let them develop naturally."

"Some of them are also tired."

Jì Jīng Qiū was silent, having already sorted out the cause and effect of this matter.

For the Federation, the outbreak of this battle was planned, and it was also a last resort.

Mù Shìtiān paused slightly and continued with Jì Jīng Qiū:

"The second major gain from this is the suppression of the Heavenly Demon and the Death Demon. Wú Zhōu will be temporarily sealed beneath the Eye of the Suffering Sea to erode his essence."

"As for the Death Demon, it will be sealed beneath the Federation's territory. If you are interested, you can use its sword intent to hone your martial path, but you must be extremely cautious."

Jì Jīng Qiū's interest was immediately piqued, "A second Hela?"

In a sense, Hela's existence allowed the Federation's martial path to continue for ten thousand years.

For those at the True Seed Realm, forming a superior Dao body is of great significance, almost irreplaceable.

Although he had opened the sixth limit of the Heavenly Man Realm, which to some extent replaced the role of the Sìshǒu Xīng, the difficulty of forming a superior Dao body would also increase.

"This will take time", Mù Shìtiān said frankly, "If it can be done, it would be best."

Jì Jīng Qiū transmitted telepathically, "What will happen to Hela next?"

Mù Shìtiān did not respond telepathically but spoke directly:

"I have temporarily reached an agreement with Hela. He will stay here to assist our Federation for a thousand years."

"Only a thousand years?"

Jì Jīng Qiū was taken aback.

A thousand years is not short, but compared to Hela's lifespan, it is like a second for an ordinary person.

Is Master Mù so easy to talk to?

Mù Shìtiān chuckled, "I think it should be enough."

Jì Jīng Qiū suddenly understood.

The Seven Masters had only a few hundred years between their ascension and now. Master Mù had made a thousand-year pact, which was already cautious enough. He was betting on achieving the rank of True Saint, or even transcendence, within a thousand years.

At that time, the thousand-year pact would be a mere joke in the face of his friendship with Hela.

At that moment, the eyes of the mighty deity on the White Jade Capital cast a glance, reflecting the two tiny figures. Their conversation naturally fell into his ears, but it did not stir the slightest ripple in his golden eyes, as if he found it unworthy of attention.

Suddenly.

Jì Jīng Qiū received a telepathic reply from Master Mù:

"Even with the active protection of the Various Saints, this manifestation can only last a thousand years."

"The main reason this battle had to break out is that I can no longer hold out."

Jì Jīng Qiū's expression turned grave.

His gaze swept over the various realm experts seated in the Boundless Buddha Land, realizing that these were all volunteers to protect Master Mù, likely due to witnessing the severity of the Suffering Sea's invasion.

It seems there are still those who understand the bigger picture among the various realm experts.

Mù Shìtiān sighed lightly, "I am not afraid of the Suffering Sea, but I cannot bear its weight. Jì Jīng Qiū, you must find your own path."

Jì Jīng Qiū clearly understood Master Mù's meaning.

If he only follows Master Mù's path, he will ultimately fail.

"And the third major gain is that we successfully awakened Hé Tóng Huáng's dormant consciousness in the Flow of Time."

"What is Master Hé's current state?" Jì Jīng Qiū asked immediately.

"Half-dead and half-alive", Mù Shìtiān paused, "I am more thoroughly dead, with my true body sinking in the Suffering Sea, while this manifestation suppresses the Eye of the Suffering Sea, facing it from afar."

"Aren't True Saints immortal?"

Mù Shìtiān sighed, "True Saints are indeed hard to kill. Given enough time, they can return, but my true body is submerged in the depths of the Suffering Sea. Only when the Suffering Sea is calmed will my true body have the chance to transcend its trials."

"As for Hé Tóng Huáng, he once nearly achieved Dao through force, but fell short by a step. After that, he was forced to merge partially with the source of the Flow of Time. That is why you can see him flowing downstream today."

"But..."

"At the source of the Flow of Time, there is great terror! Although he has survived in a half-alive state, he must constantly suppress the source, making it difficult for him to regain clarity."

Jì Jīng Qiū asked, "Is the terror even greater than that of the Suffering Sea of Worlds?"

Mù Shìtiān was silent for a moment, then said, "The Eye of the Suffering Sea appearing in our realm might be related to it."

Before Jì Jīng Qiū could be alarmed, Mù Shìtiān continued slowly:

"I was fortunate to meet two transcenders from outside our realms and had a discussion with them."

"Afterward, I invited them to rescue our realm, willing to bear all the consequences, but both refused without hesitation."

"The second one bluntly told me two fundamental reasons—"

"First, in the eyes of transcenders, the Nether Sea is not to be feared, but the Suffering Sea of Worlds is the most troublesome, even for them, and they do not wish to get involved."

"Second..."

"They will not interfere in any realm where a transcender is being born!"

Chapter end