Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 503 Nine Dragons Pulling the Carriage, Transcending All Ancestors

"Not long ago, Doumu released the news..."

Doumu?

Luo Xuan's eyes flickered. Was the Heavenly Emperor named Dou Mu?
These two people do know each other!
"The Heavenly Court will select three individuals from the entire Boundary Sea to jointly resist the great calamity and inherit the positions of the Five Emperors of the Five Directions of the Heavenly Court. All of them will attain the status of the Great Dao Ancestor. Do you have any thoughts on this?"

Luo Xuan suddenly locked his gaze on Ji Jingqiu. What did this person mean?
Furthermore, that person actually spread this news throughout the entire Boundary Sea. What is he trying to do? Cause turmoil in the Boundary Sea?!

"Crazy woman," Luo Xuan muttered under his breath, "Is she going to start a chaotic era in the Boundary Sea?"

Ji Jingqiu gave him a strange look and said:
“If I remember correctly, you are one of the three leaders of [This Shore], so you are one of the few people in this world who are least qualified to evaluate Doumu in this way.”

Luo Xuan snorted coldly, "The needs of the three of us are different, so how can we generalize?"

"For example?" Ji Jingqiu tried to guide Luo Xuan to reveal more inside information about [This Shore].

But Luo Xuan was not fooled and avoided the topic, saying, "I have also joined the Heavenly Court, and I would appreciate it if the World Honored One would take good care of me."

Ji Jingqiu glanced at him and said, "If I were your older brother, I'd probably want to beat you to death."

Luo Xuan smiled and said, "What you say is true, senior."

"Has he always been like this?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

Before anyone knew who he was asking, a wisp of sword light flashed, illuminating the heavens and the earth, and Luo Xuan's smile vanished instantly.

"He's a tough nut to crack, and doesn't look a bit like his older brother. We used to joke that the two brothers weren't related."

The light from the Moon-Slaying Sword emitted a hazy glow, and its voice transmission was calm and even.

Luo Xuan coldly said, "Fellow Daoist Cangjian, even if you are just a trace left behind, do you still inherit the habit of talking badly about others behind their backs?"

The sword hummed: "What do you mean, 'behind your back'? Didn't I say it to your face?"

"Alright," Ji Jingqiu interrupted, calmly saying, "Now that you've entered the Heavenly Court and received the seal of kinship, you're one of us. Let me ask you, do you want to stay here, or leave with me?"

Luo Xuan said with a half-smile, "Senior dares to travel with me? My reputation isn't very good, so I'd better stay here."

"what ever."

Ji Jingqiu looked at the three God Lords, and Cang Qing and the Holy King both expressed their intention to return to the Netherworld with him.

They have been away from the Netherworld for a long time, especially the Azure God Lord. Now, they don't know if there has been any unrest within the Netherworld that requires them to return and suppress it.

Before leaving, Ji Jingqiu glanced at Xin Zun and the other two, and suddenly asked:
"You didn't even realize that the Heavenly Court had already invaded the Underworld, so what makes you think that the current core of the Netherworld Palace, as well as the Samsara Palace, haven't been touched by anyone?"

"Have you figured out the identity of the one in the Netherworld Burial Sea?"

These words caused Xin Zun and the others to darken their expressions. They did not refute them, but remained silent.

After saying that, Ji Jingqiu turned and walked away.

It is merely leaving the world where Ksitigarbha resides.

Then Ji Jingqiu heard the voice of Doumu Yuanjun.

Where is Ji Shizun headed?

With just this one sentence, Ji Jingqiu became even more certain that the being in the Burial Sea was Emperor Yi.

Not long ago, the one in the sea of ​​burial also possessed such unfathomable supernatural powers, transmitting his voice into his ear without anyone noticing.

Of course, it wasn't based on supernatural powers, but rather on this kind of "warning" that seemed to be constant, all-encompassing supervision, as if everything was crystal clear.

It's practically a direct descendant of the same lineage.

“Let’s go back to the Netherworld,” Ji Jingqiu said, then countered, “Does the Yuanjun not want to release me and intend to keep me in the Heavenly Court forever?”

"Ji Shizun is joking."

Doumu Yuanjun chuckled lightly.
"In the future, we will inevitably need to trouble Shizun Ji to travel to various families. However, he should inform me before he appears. After all, the Heavenly Court will not be quiet in the future and will inevitably become the focus of attention. There will inevitably be unscrupulous people who will take risks. We should be careful."

"Alright." Ji Jingqiu agreed readily, then asked, "I wonder when I will have the opportunity to see the Investiture of the Gods from Heaven?"

"When you return this time, I will personally lead you to visit that person."

visit?

Ji Jingqiu's eyes were deep and unfathomable; this Investiture of the Gods seemed to be no simple divine artifact.

"The gate to the Netherworld has been opened. Remember to return soon and do not linger outside for too long."

Ji Jingqiu suddenly said, "Has the Heavenly Court never considered completely occupying the Netherworld?"

"That depends on when those two decide the winner," Doumu Yuanjun said with a smile. "Ji Shizun, don't be too clever for your own good and get involved in their fight."

Ji Jingqiu didn't say a word and was about to lead the Holy King and Cang Qing towards the gate, completely unaware of their conversation.

At this moment, Doumu Yuanjun stopped him again.

A colossal golden chariot sped through the void, guided by starlight and pulled by nine dragons, with a celestial lord acting as its coachman.

Nine true dragons traversed the void, a sacred canopy enveloped the vehicle, and wisps of ethereal light, like flowing water, descended from it, all manifestations of the Great Dao, their nobility beyond description.

Soon, the nine dragons bowed their heads, and the imperial carriage stopped in front of Ji Jingqiu. Colorful clouds soared into the sky, and wherever it went, the Great Dao was shrouded in mist, and bursts of celestial music echoed.

Xingjun alighted from the car, bowed respectfully, and invited Ji Jingqiu to board.

Ji Jingqiu looked at the "steward" whose realm seemed to be that of a true saint, and his heart was heavy. Was this also a person from the Investiture of the Gods?
A true saint, reduced to a stable boy?

Does being listed on the Investiture of the Gods mean you'll be completely at the mercy of others?
Only those who are listed on the Investiture of the Gods can attain the realm of true sainthood.

"Since Lord Ji is going out, then let him use this carriage. As one of the future Five Emperors of my Heavenly Court, how can he not have a carriage with him? It would be impolite—"

The voice of Doumu Yuanjun entered my ears.

Ji Jingqiu immediately became suspicious—

Nine dragons pulling the imperial carriage, and the Star Lord driving the chariot—this is hardly the standard for the Heavenly Emperor's procession!

What exactly is this person up to?
……

……

The news from the Heavenly Court spread rapidly throughout the four realms of the Boundary Sea, reaching all the transcendent sects and countless lineages.

In just a moment, it stirred up a huge wave!
Yuan Chu Palace.

"Why didn't you three bring Ji Jingqiu back?!"

Wu Tian, ​​his face grim, demanded an explanation.

Feng Ming frowned: "Isn't it impolite for Senior Brother Wu to address that senior by his full name?"

Wu Tian's eyes widened, and he was about to say something, but he swallowed it back down.

During this period, the news of the "World Honored One's" birth has spread throughout all the transcendent sects. If it weren't for the affairs of the Heavenly Court, this news would be the most important event in the entire era of the Boundary Sea.

Unlike Feng Ming and the other two, Wu Tian and Luo Shi knew very well that Ji Jingqiu was indeed that World Honored One, but he was definitely not an existence from a hundred centuries ago.

However, according to his private discussion with Senior Brother Luo, the fewer people who know about this matter, the better.

Luo Shi, standing to the side, waved his hand, interrupting:

"If the Heavenly Court is truly the ancestral land of the Great Dao from a hundred epochs ago, what use are those three? Senior Ji... there must be a reason why you chose to join the Heavenly Court."

Wu Tian sighed and didn't pursue the matter further, but instead frowned and said:
"Did the Heavenly Court really have five Great Dao Ancestors in the past?"

Since the beginning of the Hundred Eras, only four Great Dao Ancestors have been born in the Boundary Sea, each ruling over a region. Even those who have transcended the mundane must bow before them.

How glorious was the Heavenly Court a hundred centuries ago?
"I'm afraid the Boundary Sea isn't just in chaos this time, but is about to enter a chaotic era..."

Luo Shi said in a low voice.

Even if many reclusive sects were to emerge and the situation became chaotic, the waters of the Boundary Sea would only be a little murky. Some subordinate forces might suffer casualties, but the foundations of each sect would hardly be shaken. This is because there is very little in the Boundary Sea that could make each sect risk shaking its very foundations, fight to the death without regard for the cost, and ultimately suffer mutual destruction.

Even when [This Shore] was rampant, there were still many transcendent sects that didn't take it seriously, such as [Heavenly Prison Palace] and its many allies. They had the foundation of their ancestral masters to suppress them, so even though [This Shore] claimed to have three invincible individuals, they could not really shake their foundation.

But now, the Heavenly Court has offered a bait that no one can refuse, and has also given everyone a reason to start a war!

The positions of the three Great Dao Ancestors!!!

"The Heavenly Prison Palace has been high and mighty for so many years, but this time it seems they can't sit still any longer!"

"The Heavenly Court also told the world that the Great Dao Ancestor is not inviolable; his position can be inherited, and it can also be stripped away."

"Once this news gets out, I fear that the various factions that are already affected by [this shore] will soon fall apart."

"Indeed, [This Shore] has already cultivated many spies within various sects. According to the interrogation by [The Void Realm] not long ago, they offered a method to transcendence, which tempted these people to betray their sects. And today, the Heavenly Court has given them a compelling reason that no one can refuse..."

The group spoke in heavy tones, speculating about the situation that would soon unfold in the Boundary Sea.

"The myriad paths are vying for dominance; the Heavenly Court is about to ignite a war between the various sects. At that time, there will be struggles between sects, and battles between the various lineages within each sect..."

"But before that, all the sects will first confirm whether the Heavenly Court's words are true, and whether they have the means to preserve their Great Dao positions! The first battle will probably start with the Heavenly Court!"

"That's true, but the Heavenly Court is still suppressing a great calamity called the 'Tide of Annihilation.' Who would dare to repeat the actions of besieging the Netherworld back then?"

"Does the Heavenly Court dare to release the 'Tide of Annihilation' at will? In a fight to the death, the Heavenly Court will be the first to bear the brunt! All the other factions will inevitably test the Heavenly Court's bottom line step by step."

"Since the Heavenly Court dares to make such a statement, it must have made thorough preparations. It's really hard to say who will benefit."

"Unfortunately, the ancestors are already on their way back, but the exact time is unknown, and it is uncertain whether they will be able to make it in time."

"If the ancestors were to return, this battle would only be more terrifying! In the end, it might even trigger the 'unification of heaven and earth'!"

"In this turmoil, what stance should our Yuan Chu Palace take—"

Qin Qingchuan closed the Ferocious Master's Notes, looked at the group, and said:

"First, contact all our 'fellow practitioners' and sit down to establish a set of rules. We cannot allow the Heavenly Court to have complete control."

"Even if there are three Great Dao Ancestors, they are not something that just anyone can inherit. In the end, it will only be a war between the strongest. Each family can limit the scale of the war in advance."

"But none of these are the key points."

"What exactly does the Heavenly Court want to do?"

"Holding the Investiture of the Gods in his hands, yet willing to share it with all sides, is he truly going to join forces with all sides to resist the great calamity?"

"It's not that I don't believe there really are such selfless people in the world, but I don't believe there are any in the Heavenly Court, and I certainly don't believe that the female Heavenly Emperor is one."

Qin Qingchuan said calmly, recalling the words Ji Jingqiu had brought back by Fengming—the Heavenly Court was the mastermind behind all the problems in the Netherworld.

Wu Tian and the others exchanged glances. Wu Tian spoke first: "I've already contacted the Pantheon, but they said they're still consulting with the Ancestor—"

Luo Shi sighed softly, "I really envy the Pantheon's methods. Even now, they can still contact their own ancestor."

……

……

In the eternal darkness beyond the depths of the Boundary Sea, this is the most desolate region, surrounded by decaying or ancient universes that died at birth.

And deep within this land, at its very end…

It was as if a huge, dark umbrella was covering the boundless sky, encompassing heaven and earth.

Black snowflakes fall between heaven and earth, freezing even the original Dao of returning to its origin. Any true saint who dares to step into this place will be instantly turned into an ice sculpture and permanently sealed here.

In fact, there are indeed many ice sculptures in the outermost area of ​​this region. They maintain their original posture, gazing into the endless depths of this land, as if guarding a way home.

The return journey of all the ancestors.

It has been countless years since our ancestors embarked on their conquests.

But today, from the perspective of these ice sculptures, in the deep, eternal night, there seems to be a burst of fire, flashing for a fleeting moment. Though brief, it is a real scene!
At this moment, in the endless depths of this road...

A magnificent sword light slashed down, its surging sword intent, daring to change the world, manifesting across countless realms, transforming according to the sword master's will, sweeping away all the deep-seated ailments of humanity—

Hongyan, who was walking ahead, looked back and saw a mighty man wielding a sword that cleaved through the vast void, slashing straight at a young man carrying a sword!

The latter was none other than the Ascension Daoist of the [Intercepting Heaven Sect].

"Cangjian, what's gotten into you now?"

Yu Hua shouted, and the divine sword behind him automatically unsheathed, unleashing boundless sword light and evolving into a wondrous scene of returning to the origin. The sword energy rolled and evolved into four colors, symbolizing earth, fire, wind, and water.

With a single sword strike, the void vanishes, spacetime turbulence erupts, and rules and morality are completely lost!

The ripples and disturbances from the battle between the two patriarchs of the Returning to Truth radiated directly to the surrounding area, only stopping after destroying countless layers of decaying universes.

With a single sword strike, Cangjian sheathed his blade, turned away calmly, seemingly having given up on the fight, and simply uttered a single sentence:
"I suddenly remembered that I promised you a sword strike on the road to returning to the true self, and today I return it."

Yu Hua glared angrily, about to berate Cang Jian for going crazy, when a figure he feared happened to pass by with a smile. In the blink of an eye, a lotus flower containing some memories bloomed in front of Yu Hua.

Yu Hua became suspicious and cautiously touched the screen. When the past scenes unfolded, his face darkened, he snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

In his past life, he embarked on the path of returning to truth and encountered that "World Honored One." His memories were divided into two parts. The first part was brought back by his disciples, allowing him to remember that "World Honored One."

The second part disappeared at the end of the Return to Truth Path along with the clone, until the last witness, Taixu, returned it, reminding him of his conversation with Cangjian at the end of the Return to Truth Path.

suddenly.

Yu Hua frowned, sheathed his sword, and all the countless four-colored, world-destroying sword lights receded into the sheath. He spoke:

"Why haven't we found that sacred mountain this time?"

Taixu tucked his hands into his sleeves and sighed:
"The wrong time, the wrong place, and the wrong people will naturally prevent you from seeing the truth."

"What are you talking about?"

Yu Hua frowned and asked.

Taixu shook his head, his expression conveying a sense of helplessness, and turned to leave.

Ahead, Hongyan suddenly transmitted her voice to the various patriarchs, who were separated by distance:

"In the Boundary Sea, the Heavenly Court, claiming to have returned from a hundred epochs ago, boasts of possessing five Great Dao Ancestor positions, awaiting a destined successor. That World Honored One has already joined the Heavenly Court—"

this moment.

The world seemed to have fallen into absolute stillness.

Even if this place is the deadliest of the dead, the most desperate of the desperate places!
The figures looked at the Crimson Ancestor with indifference, indifference, or curiosity.

These beings almost all stood within a clear, flawless halo, their figures indistinct, yet all exuding a lofty and transcendent aura.

The front.

Amidst the myriad rays of light and shimmering glow, the ancient being within the luminous halo turned its head. Dressed in a pale-colored Taoist robe, with an ancient and sacred Taoist crown atop its head, its face was obscured by the chaotic darkness, making it indistinct. Its aura seemed to encompass all things and cover the infinite.

Beside him stood a man with an extremely indifferent demeanor. Even with the suppression of his bloodthirsty aura that silenced heaven and earth, the ancestors still felt their hearts tremble.

He also turned around at this moment, and his extremely powerful aura swept across all directions as his gaze returned, causing Hong Yan to tremble slightly, while the burning fighting spirit in her expression grew even stronger.

They exchanged a glance, seemingly reaching some kind of consensus.

The man wearing an ancient Taoist crown calmly said:
"You cover the rear, I'll clear the way, and speed up the return."

The latter did not object, turned around indifferently, and walked in the direction from which the crowd had come. His aura was so deep, dark, strong, and high that it seemed to have killed all things and heaven and earth, and he crushed everything around him!
Even the patriarchs tacitly avoided this one.

As they passed through the Great Void, this person suddenly stopped and said indifferently, "Stop playing around. If you continue, your fellow Daoist World Honored One might not be able to withstand it."

Taixu tucked his hands into his sleeves, simply smiled, and did not reply.

(End of this chapter)