Chapter 91: The Sixth Limit Appears Because of Him

Chapter 91: The Sixth Limit Appears Because of Him

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

Zhou Zhongda, upon hearing that Ji Jingqiu had achieved Zuding, re-examined him with awe, exclaiming, "Impressive! I didn't expect you to gain A-Dao's approval and even have him willing to pay for you... How did you manage to make that ice cube treat you so differently?"

From this statement, Ji Jingqiu could deduce that within the Administration, Er Ye's status was far inferior to Dao Ye's.

Sadness filled him.

But soon, Zhou Zhongda shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, Lengdao's current quota is also insufficient to exchange for the Formless Dao Body. It's still lacking. This cultivation method is highly regarded within our organization and is considered the most elite inheritance."

"What if we include Er Ye's quota?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"Then it's even more insufficient!" Zhou Zhongda replied without hesitation.

"..."

Did this guy's quota turn negative?

Zhou Zhongda explained, "This fellow had a family emergency recently. He's been asking for favors everywhere, trying to find a solution, but in the end, he couldn't find a way and spent a lot of money."

He was probably referring to Yang Shi... Ji Jingqiu fell silent.

Fortunately, Yang Shi had already broken through his mental barrier and achieved tranquility, and he was not far from becoming a Mind Image Warrior.

After a moment of thought, Ji Jingqiu asked, "Are there any tasks with quick and abundant rewards suitable for me at my current level?"

Zhou Zhongda chuckled, "I'd like such tasks too."

However, he turned to the projection, browsing through Ji Jingqiu's personal information, and casually asked, "Where are you staying now?"

"At Starlight Corporation."

"Are you an undercover agent at Starlight Corporation?" Zhou Zhongda asked in surprise.

"No, not exactly..." Ji Jingqiu didn't want to reveal his undercover mission at the Supreme Buddha Sect, and Er Ye had already informed him that he only needed to connect with him. If anyone else asked, they should be directed to Er Ye.

Zhou Zhongda shook his head, not probing further. As he flipped through Ji Jingqiu's information and glanced at the Administration's internal network, he said, "I see that you've already reached the Celestial Human Five Limits at a young age. How long did it take you to break through the fifth limit?"

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment; this wasn't a secret that needed to be hidden.

"Less than two months."

Zhou Zhongda suddenly lifted his head, his eyes gleaming as if he had spotted his prey, making Ji Jingqiu feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Have you... sensed the sixth limit?" Zhou Zhongda asked in a low voice.

After some hesitation, Ji Jingqiu nodded.

Zhou Zhongda suddenly fell silent, slowly leaning back in his chair, and muttered, "The sixth limit... Formless Dao Body... and it's someone from our organization... If it's you, there might be a chance to complete that task..."

Ji Jingqiu patiently waited for him to finish his thoughts.

"Ji Jingqiu, I do have a task suitable for you here," Zhou Zhongda straightened up, speaking solemnly. "Let me confirm again, you've sensed the sixth limit, right?"

"Yes."

"What does it feel like?"

"It seems close, but in reality, it's like being in two separate worlds," Ji Jingqiu replied cautiously.

"Exactly! That's the feeling!" Zhou Zhongda slammed the table, his eyes flashing. "Do you know when the sixth limit appeared?"

"In recent years?" Ji Jingqiu probed.

"To be precise, it's been thirty-one years," Zhou Zhongda's eyes flickered. "I do have a task that's very suitable for you. It requires you to get close to someone, and this person might be the reason for the appearance of the sixth limit."

The reason for the appearance of the sixth limit?

Ji Jingqiu found this statement a bit absurd and incomprehensible.

If it were like the ancient predecessors who opened the path, then naturally, this limit would be attributed to them. Why call it the reason for its appearance?

"What do you mean?" Ji Jingqiu asked in confusion. "What does it mean that the sixth limit appeared because of him?"

Zhou Zhongda fell silent.

He couldn't explain the reason for now, as Ji Jingqiu's rank was still far from the required level.

Moreover, Ji Jingqiu's cultivation was too low, especially in the realm of the mind...

Hmm, Mind Stillness, this was indeed exceptional among his peers, as even he had just achieved it.

"The reason is complex and involves secrets that your current level cannot access. I don't have the clearance to tell you either," Zhou Zhongda said straightforwardly, without beating around the bush.

"But if your actions go smoothly, you might directly glimpse the greatest secret of the Four Guardians Star during this operation."

Ji Jingqiu's spirit lifted.

This planet indeed held many secrets, and everything about it seemed so different from the outside world.

The most significant aspect was that the restriction binding his mind power within his body seemed to have weakened on its own.

This was also the mysterious reason why he could ignite his psychic energy.

"Of course, I suggest you proceed with caution," Zhou Zhongda said meaningfully. "Some secrets, if known in advance, might not be a good thing. Restrictions themselves can be a form of protection."

"Additionally, if you take on this task, and considering A-Dao's face, I can use my clearance to help you apply for an installment payment plan," Zhou Zhongda continued.

"This way, you can obtain the preliminary steps for the Formless Dao Body in advance. For instance, you can start with the Visualization Diagram, as even a single diagram will take you a considerable amount of time."

"Hehe, if it were anyone else, unless they unknowingly bought my book and resonated with me mentally, I wouldn't bother with this effort," Ji Jingqiu thought, and after a brief contemplation, he agreed.

Currently, compared to the Formless Dao Body, he was more curious about the person Zhou Zhongda mentioned, who was related to the appearance of the sixth limit.

He had struggled for three days with the Supreme Wisdom Light but couldn't find a way.

And that person was suspected to be the reason for the sixth limit's appearance.

He wanted to meet this person, hoping to find some direction from them.

"Alright, I'll send you the relevant task information!" Zhou Zhongda said. "As for the Visualization Diagram, come and collect it in a couple of days; the approval process isn't that fast."

Ji Jingqiu asked, "After mastering the Visualization Diagram, can I continue with the next step on an installment basis?"

Zhou Zhongda hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded, "Yes, you can!"

After all, it was an advanced Visualization Diagram; no one could cultivate it that quickly.

As Ji Jingqiu finishes constructing the Visualization Diagram, the task is likely to be completed, and there's no need to discuss installments. It's best to pay in full.

Zhou Zhongda reminds him, "That person is difficult to communicate with, so be careful."

"Okay," Ji Jingqiu replies. "Is there a Four Guardians Star guide or something? I feel that many things on this planet differ greatly from the outside world's understanding, such as artificial intelligence."

"That's right, it's different. Enjoy the differences," Zhou Zhongda says with a smile. "Artificial intelligence, for example, has only been developed in recent years, and currently, you can only see it in the Core Zone."

"Including this?" Ji Jingqiu asks, spreading his five fingers, with psychic energy burning at his fingertips.

Zhou Zhongda's eyebrows twitch, and he says in surprise, "How long have you been here? No, it's because your mind is tranquil...no wonder. Put it away; this thing is called psychic energy, and it's also a specialty of the Four Guardians Star. It's essentially the power of the mind, catalyzed by the unique magnetic field of this planet."

The original text can be found in Book Bar 69.

"What's it used for?"

"Igniting psychic energy is an important step in cultivating a superior body technique. Congratulations on mastering it ahead of time."

"When I was competing with others, I felt it seemed to grow a bit stronger."

"Yes, combat is a direct and effective way to cultivate psychic energy. When you have time, go and register with the White Jade Capital system."

Ji Jingqiu nods. So, White Jade Capital is related to psychic energy.

Before leaving, Ji Jingqiu browses the bookstore and notices that all the books are the same. He asks, "Which one is your book?"

"Aren't they all here?" Zhou Zhongda seems to have finally gotten rid of a burden, feeling much better. He smiles and says, "What do you think? Are you interested in literature? Do you want to buy a copy to study at home?"

Ji Jingqiu looks at the book on display, "The Twelve Beauties of Maddening City," and reads its synopsis.

The book is about a Sun-level martial artist who, tired of martial arts competitions, returns to his hometown, Maddening City. By chance, he becomes a security guard in a company and, through a series of accidents, is surrounded by women with distinct styles...

Ji Jingqiu ponders silently and quietly takes a copy of the book.

Not long after leaving.

The task information is sent to his account.

After browsing, he finds that the target of this task is a martial arts prodigy from 31 years ago named Zhuang Budong.

Zhuang Budong not only possesses martial wisdom but is also a disciple of a master! During his Body Forging phase, his teacher predicted that he would be among the Sun-level warriors. This shows how extraordinary Zhuang Budong was back then.

However, unexpectedly, after claiming to have felt the bottleneck beyond the Five Limits, he stopped at the Body Forging phase and has not broken through until now.

Ji Jingqiu is astonished. If he was 16 back then, he would be 47 now? A 47-year-old still in the Body Forging phase... For a warrior once touted as having the potential to challenge the Sun-level, this is a huge gap.

What made him give up on progressing?

Ji Jingqiu has his suspicions but cannot understand, so he continues reading.

The task states that Zhuang Budong was the first warrior to claim that the Sixth Limit was within reach.

In the 31 years since his claim, among those who completed the Celestial Human Five Limits, some have gradually sensed the existence of the Sixth Limit, verifying that Zhuang Budong did not deceive the world.

Unfortunately, no one has broken through the Sixth Limit, and Zhuang Budong's choice has led him to fall from grace, serving as a lesson for later generations.

The task's notice states that Zhuang Budong's current mental state is almost half-crazed. To get answers from him, the most challenging part is approaching him and gaining his acknowledgment.

In the past, there have been martial arts prodigies who sensed the Sixth Limit, but none have received answers from him.

Some were even ridiculed as commoners, leading to fights. The outcome is predictable; these martial arts prodigies, no matter how strong, are no match for Zhuang Budong, who has been in the Body Forging phase for years or even decades.

However, once these prodigies break through to higher realms, Zhuang Budong's days become more difficult.

Over the past 31 years, his friends have left the Four Guardians Star one after another, gradually cutting off contact. Eventually, even his teacher publicly declared that he had given up on him and severed their relationship.

Ji Jingqiu doubts this.

Zhuang Budong has not left the Four Guardians Star all these years and has opened a training studio in Heavenly City to support himself.

The problem is that obtaining a spot on the Four Guardians Star is not easy, especially for long-term residence. Someone must have helped Zhuang Budong stay there, either his teacher or a force similar to the Administration.

After browsing the task's specific requirements, Ji Jingqiu ponders and decides to follow the recommended approach in the task guide to find the best way to approach Zhuang Budong, which is to look for an opportunity at the training studio.

Zhuang Budong's life and cultivation have relied on this training studio for years.

However, due to certain reasons, even though his studio is well-known, claiming to have the Four Guardians Star's strongest Body Forging trainer, few people seek him out, and he has almost no income.

Speaking of the training studio, its address is...

Ji Jingqiu suddenly looks up and sees a virtual image sign flickering in the depths of an alley across the street.

It's near the contact point! Has Zhou Zhongda been monitoring him all this time?

Moments later.

Ji Jingqiu pushes open the door and enters the training studio.

A gentle and rich voice comes from inside.

"Senior Zhuang, I'll come back to seek guidance in a couple of days."

Soon, a young man with an extraordinary presence walks in with steady steps, and a scorching aura emanates from him, a manifestation of the uncontrollable burning of his internal energy.

When he sees Ji Jingqiu, he is surprised but smiles and nods in greeting, walking past him.

As they pass each other.

Both glance back at each other once more.

Just then, the strand of psychic energy within Ji Jingqiu emits a rare frequency, a mix of excitement and joy, as if encountering the best prey.

(End of Chapter)

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