Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 508 Origin Mother River, True Saint Perfection

The colossal hand descended, seizing Xuan Lao, Piao Miao, and all the other True Saints of the Boundary Seas, before tearing through the void and rapidly retreating!
The sudden arrival of Emperor Yi, using a hidden anchor point left behind in the past, allowed him to forcibly rescue the saints of the Boundary Sea at the last possible moment.

High in the Heavenly Court, Doumu Yuanjun coldly stared in the direction where Di Yi had fled, her body surrounded by starlight, cold and silent.

"Isn't Your Majesty going to intervene?"

Luo Xuan frowned, stepped forward, and asked in a deep voice.

This scheme was orchestrated by him, who feigned cooperation with Elder Xuan and the others, luring these cunning True Saints into a trap and sealing off the surrounding void.

Otherwise, given their abilities, even if they were outmatched, they would never have just waited to die. They would have used their unique skills to scatter and escape long ago. How could they have been captured so easily in one fell swoop?
But now, is this person just going to watch the cooked duck fly away?

Doumu Yuanjun snorted coldly, her voice as cold as eternal ice:
"Di Yi is cunning and shrewd. If I were to pursue him, I might fall into his trap. Now that I hold the reins of the Heavenly Court, I only need to proceed cautiously and steadily, and all the myriad realms will forever be in my hands."

"The one who should be worried is not me, but him."

Luo Xuan agreed, but a subtle, unseen glint flashed in his lowered eyes.

This person said so, but in reality, he was extremely wary of that Emperor Yi, and even though he had the upper hand now, he would never take any risks.

This kind of behavior is naturally impeccable.

but……

Luo Xuan's eyes flickered. Being too wary and thus restraining himself would also become a weakness for this Heavenly Emperor.

Doumu Yuanjun glanced at Luo Xuan, and her own thoughts were also reflected in his mind.

She never said anything, letting Luo Xuan "daydream" in front of her.

At this moment, a handsome man with a refined appearance strode over, his eyes sharp and his demeanor exceptionally imposing.

Upon seeing this person, Luo Xuan's eyes revealed apprehension.

This person was found by the Heavenly Court from the human realm of a certain region several years ago. When they first met, he was just an ordinary person, but after returning to the Investiture of the Gods, he jumped directly from an ordinary person to the eighth realm!

After that, he progressed to a higher level every year, his Dao power steadily increasing until today, which even he finds somewhat unfathomable!
Luo Xuan had seen many reincarnated True Saints before, but he had never seen one like this before.

Even if a transcendent being returns after undergoing tribulations, it's impossible for them to be this defying the heavens if they were to start over.

In this respect, the Buddha was the model.

The fact that things have come to this point after more than a century has already broadened Luo Xuan's horizons.

Meanwhile, in Heaven...

It's no longer called rebuilding; it's about directly regaining one's former power and status, at most requiring some time to get used to it.

In the Heavenly Court, everyone else called him "Star Lord," and all the star deities were under his command.

"Did Emperor Yi leave a backup plan in the Heavenly Court?" The Star Lord arrived a step too late, gazing in the direction Emperor Yi had fled, his voice carrying the resonance of metal and stone.

“It’s normal. It would be abnormal if the old dojo didn’t have any backup plans.” Doumu Yuanjun said nonchalantly, “If he had remained hidden, I would have been more wary. Now that he has come out of the shadows, it’s just a matter of time before we can eliminate him.”

"If you're confident, that's fine," the Star Lord nodded. Then, with an expectant look on his face, he said, "Now that you've regained part of your former status, can you awaken the heavenly soldiers, generals, and star officials? We're too short-handed; we can't even fill the Investiture of the Gods list!"

Doumu Yuanjun said no more, reached out and grabbed at the void, forcibly pulling out an illusory river that stretched to an infinite height.

Luo Xuan's eyes widened suddenly.

He originally thought the Investiture of the Gods was a book or some kind of list, but he only recently learned that the real Investiture of the Gods is the condensation of time and the long river of destiny, and is also the foundation of the divine way embedded in the bottom rules of the Boundary Sea!
The golden river before us, woven from intricate and complex golden divine patterns, is the Heavenly Court's Investiture of the Gods!
The appearance and disappearance of each name is involved in a vast causal relationship and changes in fortune, representing a divine position.

Luo Xuan stared intently at it. This Investiture of the Gods had surpassed his understanding and far exceeded the Dao soldiers that his elder brother had accompanied him in his memory!

Even the Dao soldiers of the Great Dao Ancestor cannot reach this level...

What level of divine artifact is this Investiture of the Gods, and who forged it?
The Star Lord gazed at the Investiture of the Gods and suddenly frowned, saying, "After Emperor Yi left back then, did he shake the foundation of the Investiture of the Gods?"

Doumu Yuanjun coldly said:
"He took the God-Slaying Whip with him and severed the connection between the Investiture of the Gods and the River of Origin before he left."

"Over the years, I have tried many times, but I have only managed to re-establish a preliminary connection with the origin of the river and find you. It is still far from its peak."

Luo Xuan, who was listening from the side, was filled with excitement. Based on what he had learned in recent days, the so-called River of Origin was the River of Time and Destiny belonging to the Boundary Sea!

This is the most fundamental power within the Boundary Sea, surpassing all other realms.

Even those who transcend cannot interfere with or control the power of the River of Origin.

However, the Heavenly Court's Investiture of the Gods, through some unknown means, was linked to the Origin River of the Boundary Sea...

The Star Lord frowned deeply: "This is a bit troublesome."

"It's not a big deal, it's just a matter of a few years earlier or later." Doumu Yuanjun's tone remained calm, yet it carried an undeniable determination.

"But if I were Emperor Yi, I would never sit idly by and watch you restore the Investiture of the Gods to its peak."

Doumu Yuanjun's gaze was deep, and she did not speak again. The seal that was raised above her head shone brightly at this moment, stirring up this illusory river.

Amidst the rippling waves, Luo Xuan saw figures frozen in this long river, belonging to the past.

They seemed to be standing in a frozen moment in time, awaiting the summons of the master of the Investiture of the Gods.

Doumu Yuanjun held the seal in her hand, and with the infusion of divine power, the illusory river suddenly solidified, radiating the color of life. Countless heavenly soldiers, generals, star lords and gods opened their eyes at this moment, as if they had come directly from a hundred centuries ago to the present world!
The Star Lord, his eyes fixed on the scene, suddenly spoke:
"stop."

The suspended seal suddenly fell into Doumu Yuanjun's palm, and the latter's aura also began to plummet, even the endless stars shining around her dimmed for a moment.

"That's too much to ask." The Star Lord shook his head. "Don't take the risk. Di Yi is very likely lurking in the shadows."

Doumu Yuanjun flipped her hand and put away the seal, coldly snorting, "If he dares to stand openly in front of me, I'd welcome him without hesitation."

The Star Lord pondered, "There is another way to quickly restore the Investiture of the Gods—the Investiture of the Gods involves the incense offerings and fortunes of all realms. Its original purpose was to maintain the order of the new era and the Great Dao rules of the Boundary Sea..."

After a pause, the Star Lord said directly, "It was originally a manifestation of the divine way!"

Doumu Yuanjun nodded: "I understand what you mean, but it will take time to revive the divine path. We are not yet capable of waging war against all the transcendent sects in the Boundary Sea."

"There's no need to be enemies with everyone." The Star Lord shook his head. "It's simply a matter of forming alliances, winning over some and suppressing others."

Doumu Yuanjun said calmly, "I know, I have already made some preparations in advance."

The Star Lord looked at Luo Xuan behind her: "Is this the boy? Hand him over to me. I heard that you also won over that so-called World Honored One from a hundred centuries ago. Why don't you hand him over to me as well? I'm a little curious, is this one an old friend of ours?"

Doumu Yuanjun said, "Luo Xuan can be entrusted to you. I have other arrangements for the World Honored One. Do not interfere. In the future, he will most likely stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

The Star Lord frowned again and said in a deep voice, "What did you say? Yuanjun, do you know the meaning of those words?"

Doumu Yuanjun suddenly turned to the side and looked coldly, unleashing a majestic and profound aura:

"Of course I know. Who knows this Heavenly Court better than me now? Don't question my decision."

"Also, you should call me 'Heavenly Emperor'."

The Star Lord gave his former colleague, now the Heavenly Emperor who sat high on his throne, a deep look, and finally chose to remain silent.

Looking at Luo Xuan, who seemed to be embroiled in a dispute, he thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

This Heavenly Emperor had already decided to place that person on the throne of the Five Emperors.

As far as he knew over the years, the number of divine positions and responsibilities on the Investiture of the Gods were all predetermined, corresponding to the underlying rules of a certain realm sea.

Therefore, each divine position signifies a certain authority over the Boundary Sea.

This is also the Heavenly Court's Investiture of the Gods list, which can easily elevate an ordinary being to a high position.

In a sense, the divine positions on the Investiture of the Gods are almost equivalent to the "gods" in the Boundary Sea!
The Five Emperors of the Five Directions far surpass the 365 righteous gods and 84,000 auxiliary gods!
Luo Xuan suspected that these five imperial thrones could even allow an ordinary person to ascend to a level comparable to transcendence in one step...

In the end, the Star Lord chose to compromise, shaking his head and saying, "I hope your decision is the right one."

Doumu Yuanjun raised the corners of her lips slightly, revealing an inscrutable smile, and said, "One day, you will understand the decision I made today."

The Star Lord suddenly asked again, "The one in the Underworld, are you also going to grant him the throne?"

Doumu Yuanjun shook her head: "If we control Ji Jingqiu, Ksitigarbha will naturally fall into our trap. There is no need to offer him extra benefits." The Star Lord suddenly said: "If Ji Jingqiu is really an old friend of ours, a guest of honor in the Great Luo Heaven, he may not necessarily appreciate your kindness."

Doumu Yuanjun immediately sneered:
“I sent him to the throne of gods, granted him the highest authority in the world, and made him one of the five most honorable people in this world. How could he not appreciate my kindness?”

"Do you take everyone for someone as heartless and cold-blooded as Di Yi?"

“Back then, we supported him to ascend the throne, but he wouldn’t even give us one of the Five Emperors’ positions. From that moment on, I saw through him and knew I would never become the next him!”

The star lord remained noncommittal, showing no desire to argue with the other party.

If the other party is indeed those people, and they are bound by the divine throne, it remains to be seen whether it is a favor or an enmity.

For those people, the instant ascension to heaven through the path of the gods is not a promising future, but rather the demise of their own path!

The Star Lord abandoned his intention to argue with Doumu Yuanjun, looked at Luo Xuan, and said calmly:

"You come with me."

Immediately, he turned and left.

Doumu Yuanjun slowly raised her head, her gaze seemingly traversing endless time and space, falling upon the Netherworld.

There is another way to completely restore the connection between the Investiture of the Gods and the River of Origin: to obtain the Dao Fruit of this Lord of the Underworld.

The reason why the River of Time and Destiny that this person refined and reshaped is so special, with each one being equivalent to a transcendent divine weapon, is because these two rivers have already possessed the characteristics of the original mother river!
"Where is my World Honored One—?"

Doumu Yuanjun whispered, raising her eyes to look around. All the stars in the Heavens of the Boundary Sea could become her eyes. With the stars, she could monitor the world. No matter how vast the Boundary Sea was, no one could escape her eyes.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing where Ji Jingqiu was now, Doumu Yuanjun seemed to have seen something extremely interesting, and a smile with profound meaning appeared on her lips.

"How can such a pure divine avatar be so easily discarded? It's such a waste, a complete squandering of a precious resource."

……

The Nine Provinces of Heaven, the Land of Jambudvipa, the Land of Buddha.

Today is the day the Buddha returns to his rightful place. The people of the Buddhist village have long known about this, and there is no sorrow, only excitement.

When the Buddha returned to his rightful place, he severed his purest divine avatar in response to all living beings, while his true form sought to attain the supreme enlightenment.

"I was concerned about your clone before, but I will eventually take it back. If I let it merge with the remnant world of the Heavenly Emperor, although your cultivation level will temporarily rise, it may become an obstacle to your path of cultivation."

The ancient will of Gu Lu, which had not been seen for a long time, spoke with great emotion. He never expected that the little guy who once reigned supreme in the Divine Travel Realm would reach this point in such a short time.

Ji Jingqiu nodded. The Buddhist Land had already become the number one power in the Nine Provinces. With the help of the Ancient Road Will and the two Celestial Venerables, the Supreme True Buddha had long been the only faith in this place.

When he established the [Guarding Emptiness and Stillness], the Supreme True Buddha also made a great vow under the interaction of heaven and man, which was recognized by the Imperial Heaven and the Remnant Realm.

Given the circumstances at the time, if there were no scruples, the Supreme True Buddha could have merged with the Dao of Jambudvipa immediately, and then merged with the remaining eight continents one by one, and finally the entire Huangtian Remnant Realm.

"Senior, is there still any sign of Wuwang Mountain?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

Gu Luzhi said helplessly, "No, we have no initiative with Wuwang Mountain. It has always been Wuwang Mountain that 'connects' with us."

Ji Jingqiu wondered, "Is it possible to hold a ceremony to inherit the ancient path ahead of time, thereby attracting the attention of Wuwang Mountain?"

“We tried it ten years ago, but the Eternal Stele is not easy to climb,” Gu Lu said in a deep voice. “In the end, the best result of this generation barely made it into the top 100, and we were not qualified to receive the resonance of Wuwang Mountain at all.”

Ji Jingqiu sighed, "Is this generation really that bad?"

At this moment, Jiuqing and Dangmo Tianzun arrived one after another.

The Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable said, "Fellow Daoist, are you withdrawing the Buddha's avatar now in order to attempt to become a Dao Ancestor?"

“That’s right. I plan to take this opportunity to forcefully break through to the Dao Ancestor Realm and break free from the shackles of fate,” Ji Jingqiu said.

The Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable asked in confusion, "Fellow Daoist, have you not yet completed the convergence of the branches of destiny?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head and explained how he had difficulty sensing the branches of fate.

Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable was stunned for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "What you're saying seems familiar to me, fellow Daoist. I remember now—I heard my master mention this matter back then!"

This person's master is the original master of the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Ancestor, and a follower and fellow traveler of the Lord of the Netherworld.

Ji Jingqiu was somewhat surprised. He had specifically asked Zhan Yue Jian Guang about this matter, but even he had never seen such a situation before. Not even an ancient transcendent being had ever heard of it, so he hadn't asked anyone else.

Unexpectedly, that Patriarch Huangtian had encountered such a situation in the past.

The Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable confirmed again: "Fellow Daoist can sense the Great Dao of Destiny, and occasionally the River of Destiny, but he cannot see his own destiny?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

He was in the Void Realm, almost bathing in the River of Destiny, but even after finally breaking through to the Heavenly Venerable Realm, he never resonated with the River of Destiny.

Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable recalled: "My master did mention this situation in the past, and it seems that there was another being in the same situation."

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but press, "Could it be the Lord of the Underworld?!"

Nine Pure Heavenly Venerable hesitated and said, "It shouldn't be. My master never mentioned it to me at the time. However, my master casually mentioned that since there is no connection to the River of Destiny in the realm, we should go and find the Mother River of Destiny in the Sea of ​​Realms."

“The River of Destiny…” Ji Jingqiu murmured.

Within the inner universe, the Moon-Slaying Sword Light clicked its tongue and said:

"The River of Destiny... Even if a transcendent being were to spend ten thousand years in seclusion, they might not be able to sense the trajectory of those two mother rivers, especially the River of Destiny."

"Within the realms, fate is easier to capture and perceive than time. But at the level of the sea of ​​realms, fate is more elusive and difficult to sense than time."

"Back then, I only accidentally sensed the trajectory of the Mother River once, and observed the lives of all living beings, which led me to develop the subsequent sword techniques."

Hearing that even those who have transcended worldly concerns find it difficult to perceive the Mother River of Destiny, Ji Jingqiu temporarily abandoned the idea.

He thanked the two Celestial Venerables and the Ancient Will, and arrived at the secluded retreat point that had been prepared in advance, where he saw the two True Buddhas who had been waiting for a long time.

A figure covered in the color of glass, with a faint smile, hands clasped together, and a compassionate expression, conveyed a thousand meanings and myriad insights. It was clearly the supreme true Buddha body that had been severed, and it would continue to replace Ji Jingqiu's clone as the master of the Buddhist land.

The other was a young monk, but he had disheveled hair and had not yet shaved his head.

He stood up and smiled at Ji Jingqiu, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you've finally come to pick me up. It's really boring being here saving all living beings."

Ji Jingqiu was taken aback. Was this his "Will Horse"?
To be honest, he had never actually met the original body of this clone, because as soon as this body was born, it merged with the Buddha's remains left behind by the Supreme True Buddha.

The young monk turned around, bid farewell to the true Buddha, and then walked towards Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu sat down cross-legged, and the young monk stepped into his body.

At this moment, the restless mind and wandering thoughts have returned.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly looked up.

Suddenly, the starlight in the sky intensified, and starlight fell like snow!

Ji Jingqiu's pupils reflected a majestic and sacred figure, whose features were indescribably beautiful, and whose face held a smile.

The familiar voice of Doumu Yuanjun entered Ji Jingqiu's heart—

"Is the World Honored One Ji preparing to break through to the Dao Ancestor level? That's too slow. Let me lend you a hand. Such a pure body of incense offerings would be a waste to sever or discard. It's perfect as the foundation for your ascension to the Investiture of the Gods."

Before he could react, a beautiful, white hand, imbued with divine beauty, descended upon him, guided by starlight!

A finger gently touches the Buddha's brow!

This single gesture made the world dark and indistinct, yet peaceful and serene, as if returning to the embrace of one's mother, arriving at the origin of the universe.

"Lord Ji, today I will help you ascend to the Perfection of True Saint in one step!"

(End of this chapter)