Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 366: Federation Harvest, Transcendent Words
"What the Death Demon said before was correct. Li Shoucheng not only summoned He Donghuang, but also paved the way for the five pillars..." someone said in a deep voice.

They had already sensed the approaching aura.

And there is also the great universe that is ready to move.

Although the Youhai is now very close to appearing in the world because of Wu Zhou's summons, with Wu Zhou's disappearance and without his stirring up trouble, the Youhai will inevitably fall into a period of decline.

"The great turmoil of the universe is just around the corner. Even if the five pillars and the ancient gods and saints return, there is still a place for us in the future. This is the great trend."

A saint said indifferently.

As a true saint who is transcendent, no matter how the world changes, you are destined to remain transcendent.

"Now that three of the four demons are gone, only Taiyi is left. It is also the time when the ancient masters return. The competition in this realm is becoming more and more fierce. I wonder if anyone can achieve transcendence in this life."

"Not the third one..."

Suddenly someone said in a deep voice: "Ji Tianxing of the Yanhuang Federation ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Demon not long ago!"

"what?!"

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

"I'm not sure. For now, I only think that this person is related to Taiyi."

"Taiyi..."

"What on earth does the Yanhuang Federation want to do? First they suppressed the two demons, then sent Ji Tianxing to the throne of the demons, and then they sent so many of the Eight Realms into the Four Guardian Stars."

Someone whispered that it was a bit like a rabbit dying and a fox feeling sad.

The outcome of this battle was beyond everyone's expectations.

Two of the four demons were sealed;
Ji Tianxing ascends to the throne of the Heavenly Demon;
He Donghuang came from the end of the long river of time, and showed a fighting power that surpassed all the saints...

Even the changes in the four guardian stars still exceeded the expectations of the strong ones.

……

Ji Jingqiu set foot on the Four Guardian Stars. Compared with the past, the changes in the Four Guardian Stars were earth-shaking.

As soon as he set foot here, he felt a familiar breath coming towards him, which even aroused the illusory sea of ​​suffering in his inner world.

After he broke through to the level of a celestial being and the Twelve Gods left, he had been relying on the Bodhi tree to support the weight of this illusory sea of ​​suffering.

Ji Jingqiu soon noticed that in the Buddhist kingdom unfolded by Master Mu's body, there were many other figures sitting there, jointly resisting the Eye of the Sea of ​​Bitterness.

Compared with the original, this Eye of the Sea of ​​Bitterness has apparently begun to surge up, but it is temporarily confined to the Four Guardian Stars!
Breaking through the blockade is probably just a matter of time!
Mu Shitian slashed out a spiritual power and came in front of Ji Jingqiu. The first thing he said was a warning:
"From today on, you have to be careful of Ji Tianxing."

Ji Jingqiu's heart skipped a beat.

Following Master He, Master Mu also warned him.

Recalling Wu Zhousi's sarcastic warning not long ago, Mu Shitian said in a deep voice:

"If I'm not mistaken, he is still at the Daozu level, but he is not sure whether his mind has reached the other side."

“And the four demons’ thrones can be seen as the foundation of transcendence above the Dao Fruit. They are the proof that the four of us set foot on transcendence in the past, and they are also the embodiment of all our past Dao achievements.”

"In theory, this cannot be usurped, but the status of Wu Zhou and his companions is very special. In addition, Wu Zhou took the initiative to give up his own Heavenly Demon Throne and chose to merge with Hela's throne in an attempt to go further, which led to the current situation."

"I don't know how he convinced Taiyi to cooperate with him, but for him, the throne of the demon will be a great burden."

"This will be a tug-of-war between the mind and nature. The throne will drag his mind and spirit downwards infinitely until he becomes another 'Vacuum Heavenly Demon'!"

"The dragon slayer will eventually become a vicious dragon?" Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath.

Mu Shitian did not answer. After a long while, he sighed:
"As for Ji Tianxing, you just need to be careful. He shouldn't use a junior like you as a stepping stone to the top."

"Donghuang has already told you some things. In addition, I have something else to tell you. One is related to your future path of cultivation, and the other is the impact of this war on the Federation."

Mu Shitian motioned Ji Jingqiu to follow him, and the two walked forward.

The former Baiyujing still stands, but after being swept by the sea of ​​suffering, it is stained with a layer of mottled ash, as if it had been baptized by time. A female god sits high on the top, wearing an imperial crown, with a snake tail dragging on the ground hanging from the sky, and each scale reflects the reflection of different eras.

That is Hela who has ascended to the throne again!
He lowered his eyes indifferently and looked down at Ji Jingqiu and Mu Shitian, with golden light flowing in his eyes.

Ji Jingqiu looked solemn, and said to someone in his heart:

"Your account has been unblocked."

The latter said nothing, but his eyes were deep, as if he had received some news from the original body.

Mu Shitian suddenly reached out and patted Ji Jingqiu on the shoulder, pointed forward, and said:

"Try to walk as far as you can."

The direction in which he pointed was the colorless and invisible eye of the Sea of ​​Bitterness.

Ji Jingqiu looked serious and did not resist. This was a hurdle that almost all of their Shizun lineage had to face.

All the powerful people from various realms who had landed in the Buddhist Kingdom and had to resist the weight of the sea of ​​suffering together with Mu Shitian, all looked here, thinking that Mu Shitian was indeed mentally ill.

Even they dare not get even a little bit of the water in the sea of ​​suffering. No matter how special your lineage of the Buddha is, as a mere celestial being, how dare you touch the cause and effect of the sea of ​​suffering?

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu, who had just stepped into the sea of ​​suffering, suddenly staggered, which made them twitch their lips.

Haha, one dares to speak, the other dares to take action.

……

Ji Jingqiu frowned secretly, feeling as if his feet were in the mud. When he lifted his feet to move, the rippling clear sea water was like a mountain of mud, making it difficult for him to move and he almost stumbled.

Ji Jingqiu let out a sigh of relief. The water in this bitter sea was indeed mysterious and unusual.

The next moment, he bent his knees slightly, and with the momentum of rising from the ground, he suddenly raised his feet and stepped into the sea again. Even with his strong physique, he could still hear a creaking sound between his leg bones.

Then, he walked forward step by step.

The sea water gradually flowed from the ankles to the calves, soaking the trouser legs.

The deeper he went, the more Ji Jingqiu felt that his Taoist power was gradually fading, and his various Heavenly King characteristics were also weakening at the same time.

Even the illusory avenue obtained from Wu Zhou became increasingly silent until there was no response anymore.

His thoughts and mind gradually became slow, as if drowned in a sea of ​​suffering, pulling his ego down from its infinite height.

Even the inner world was showing signs of falling into silence.

This unrivaled celestial body that can rival the Heavenly King is also in decline.

Is this the power of the sea of ​​suffering in all the worlds?
It can actually suppress the Great Dao, eliminate the power of the Dao, and make all great powers return to ordinary!
Ji Jingqiu looked solemn.

No wonder it is so difficult for all living beings to be saved. Even the true saint Daozu still finds it difficult to cross the sea of ​​suffering and reach the other side. I am afraid that I will fall from a high position halfway and become a mortal spirit!
After feeling that he was about to reach his limit, Ji Jingqiu activated the Bodhi tree and the Heart Flame Universal Lamp.

A heart-moon at the center of the eyebrows shone brightly, illuminating the invisible and colorless waters of the sea of ​​suffering in front of him. This was its true color, mixed with all the suffering in the world.

Behind him, a Bodhi tree took root in the sea of ​​suffering, helping him resist the erosion of the sea and allowing his Taoist power to return.

As his Taoist power returned, he walked more easily.

"This kid... is that Bodhi tree?"

The powerful people from various realms who were originally waiting to watch the show all showed surprise and doubt on their faces.

Everyone's eyes fell on the Bodhi tree behind Ji Jingqiu.

This seems to be the visualization of creation and the spiritual companionship of life. If they can also plant a Bodhi tree to accompany them, perhaps they will be able to be free from the threat of the sea of ​​suffering!
"It's not just the magical effects of the Bodhi tree. This kid didn't use the Bodhi tree to protect himself before."

A saint said in a deep voice.

Someone murmured, "Why does it feel like this kid has resistance? Can this thing be resistant? Could it be that Mu Shitian usually lets his disciple soak in the water of the Sea of ​​Bitterness?"

This almost nonsensical statement was ignored by the saints, who were all speculating on the wonderful uses of the fundamental Dharma of the Buddha's lineage.

……

Ji Jingqiu gradually discovered that as the sea of ​​suffering passed through his body and washed over him, his spiritual fetus also became more resilient.

Before he knew it, the sea water had already covered his chest and reached his nose.

Here we are.

Even for him, it was extremely difficult to move forward, and the projection of the sea of ​​suffering above the inner world became more and more violent.

At this point, Ji Jingqiu did not take any risks and chose to return.

"Okay."

Mu Shitian nodded. Ji Jingqiu's performance was beyond his expectations.

This is not only the credit of the Bodhi tree, but also related to the heart moon between his eyebrows.

The supreme light of wisdom?
Ji Jingqiu's physique seems to have a certain "resistance" to the water of the bitter sea.

Mu Shitian gradually understood what was going on.

"You used the water of the sea of ​​suffering to cleanse your body and soul?"

When Ji Jingqiu came back, Mu Shitian asked. Ji Jingqiu nodded and asked Master Mu if this behavior was appropriate.

Mu Shitian praised: "Since you can endure the pain, then continue to persevere. The sea of ​​suffering is terrible, but for you and me, it is not scary. Even if it is difficult to save others, it is more than enough to protect ourselves."

These words fell into the ears of the powerful people from all realms over there without any concealment, and they did not regard them as outsiders at all.

"From this battle, our Federation has gained three major things."

"First, in this battle, we will eliminate two evils for this realm and greatly slow down the invasion of the Nether Sea. The will of the universe will send down all kinds of merits and virtues. Fifty percent of them will be used to calm the ripples of time and space caused by Donghuang's action this time, and thirty percent will help me repair my retribution body."

"As for the remaining 20%, you can decide how much you can accommodate. The rest will be incorporated into the Federation."

Ji Jingqiu seemed to be thinking about something. The battle was over and now it was time to start distributing titles and rewards.

Immediately, he perked up. The Federation suppressed two of the four demons and slowed down the invasion of the Dark Sea. The merits bestowed by the universe this time should not be stingy, right?

Mu Shitian thought for a moment and said, "This merit is like a 'reward' paid by the universe. I see that you have not yet established a firm foothold in meditation?"

Ji Jingqiu immediately reported to Master Mu about the preparations he had made for long-term meditation.

Although he could not sit in meditation for long by fusing his clones with the Supreme Buddha, he could occasionally sense something in his heart and break into this realm.

And after this breakthrough to heavenly perfection, with the favor and blessing of the universe, he naturally entered into a state of meditation, which has not dissipated until this moment.

As long as the favor does not go away, this state will remain.

Moreover, all the enemies in front of him will be suppressed by God's will, as if they have fallen into the small world he controls and lost the advantage of time and place.

Mu Shitian frowned slightly: “Refine your divine nature? Is this the way Hela taught you?”

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

Mu Shitian groaned and said:

"You can't rely on divinity. Heaven's will is an example. You have to find the right balance. If that doesn't work, go to the sea of ​​suffering for some purification."

"The favor of the universe will last for a while. You can take this opportunity to stabilize your state of mind in meditation and forgetfulness. Afterwards, you can rely on your merits to stay in meditation and forgetfulness for a long time. You just need to use up your merits."

Ji Jingqiu's expression was slightly surprised. Is this merit so panacea?

The powerful men from various realms not far away had their faces twitching.

You are using all the merits bestowed by the universe to stabilize your mind and mind? What a waste of gifts!
If the disciples of the Wude Palace find out, they might even want to fight you to the death.

Mu Shitian paused and said, "There is another thing I want you to do. I see that there is already a prototype of an eight-treasure pond in your inner world. When the energy of merit descends, you can use it to cleanse the merit pond until it is perfect, and then send these true spirits to reincarnate."

Mu Shitian spread out his palms, and ten true spirits flew out, circling above his palms.

Ji Jingqiu was shocked and said, "Are these the seniors who sacrificed themselves?!"

"That's right." Mu Shitian said softly, "According to their wishes in their previous lives, they will reincarnate into the Federation, and then some of them will go to the various realms to practice and repay their karma."

"Is there really reincarnation in this world?"

"The rebirth of true spirits has existed since ancient times." Mu Shitian said, "But true reincarnation has not yet been established. This is the path of the Netherworld lineage."

Upon hearing about the Mingxu lineage, Ji Jingqiu immediately told Master Mu about his previous experiences.

Mu Shitian was slightly stunned. He had not expected that Ji Jingqiu had already established contact with that side and had even obtained the other party's approval.

He said with relief: "On the road of Tao, there are sacrifices and gains. The most difficult thing to understand is sacrifice. If you can willingly give up a guardian deity, what you will gain in the future will be beyond your imagination."

He raised his palm slightly and sent ten true spirits into the lotus pond in Ji Jingqiu's inner world.

Ji Jingqiu asked: "Are the four divine masters and the twelve divine monarchs also among them?"

Mu Shitian sighed, "The confrontation with the four demons over the years has left them even more destitute than I am. This time they have dispersed, so even if they come back, they are no longer themselves. I will follow their wishes and don't need to look for them deliberately. I will just let them develop."

"Some of them are also tired."

Ji Jingqiu was silent. He had almost sorted out the causes and consequences of this incident.

For the Federation, the outbreak of this war was planned and was also the last resort.

Mu Shitian paused for a moment, and continued with Ji Jingqiu:
"The second biggest gain this time is the true bodies of the Heavenly Demon and the Death Demon. Wu Zhou will be temporarily suppressed under the Eye of the Sea of ​​Bitterness to wear down their essence."

"As for the Death Demon, the town will be sealed under the federal territory. If you are interested, you can use its sword power to sharpen your martial arts, but you need to be extremely careful."

Ji Jingqiu immediately became interested and asked, "The second Hela?"

In a sense, Hela's existence has allowed the martial arts of the Federation ten thousand years ago to continue.

It is of great significance for the realm of true seed and the creation of a superior Taoist body, and is almost irreplaceable.

Although he has opened up the sixth limit of heaven and man, which can replace the existence of the four guardian stars to a certain extent, the difficulty of forging a superior body will also increase accordingly.

"This will take time." Mu Shitian said calmly, "If we can do it, it would be the best."

Ji Jingqiu asked telepathically, "How will Hela be arranged next?"

Mu Shitian did not reply by telepathic communication, but spoke directly:

"I have reached a temporary agreement with Hela. She will stay here to help our federation for a thousand years."

"Only a thousand years?"

Ji Jingqiu was stunned.

A thousand years is not short, but compared to Hela's lifespan, it is no different from one second for an ordinary person.

Is Master Mu so easy to talk to?

Mu Shitian chuckled and said, "I think that should be enough."

Ji Jingqiu suddenly understood.

It was only a few hundred years since the Seventh Marshal became enlightened. It was cautious enough for Master Mu to make a thousand-year covenant. His bet was naturally that he would achieve true sainthood, or even transcendence, within a thousand years.

By then, the thousand-year agreement will be nothing but a joke in front of his friendship with Lajiang.

At this moment, two tiny figures were reflected in the lowered eyes of the majestic god on Baiyujing. Their words naturally fell into his ears, but there was not the slightest ripple in his golden eyes, as if he was disdainful.

Sudden.

Ji Jingqiu heard Master Mu's voice in his heart:

"Even if the saints take the initiative to protect me, my retribution body can only last for another thousand years at most."

"The main reason why this battle had to break out is that I can't hold on any longer."

Ji Jingqiu looked solemn.
His eyes swept across the powerful men from all realms who were seated in the Buddha Kingdom. He did not expect that these were all volunteers to protect Master Mu. Could this be a spontaneous action after witnessing the severity of the Sea of ​​Bitterness invading the world?

It seems that there are still some strong people who "understand the overall situation" among the strong people in various realms.

Mu Shitian sighed softly: "I am not afraid of the sea of ​​suffering, but I can hardly bear the weight of the sea of ​​suffering. Ji Jingqiu, you have to find your own way."

Ji Jingqiu knew exactly what Master Mu meant.

If you just follow Master Carpenter's path, you will still fail in the end.

"And the third biggest gain this time is that we have successfully awakened Donghuang's consciousness that has been dormant in the long river of time."

"What is Master He's current condition?" Ji Jingqiu asked immediately.

“Half dead.” Mu Shitian was silent for a moment, then said, “I died more completely than him. My original body sank into the sea of ​​suffering, while this retribution body suppressed the Eye of the Sea of ​​Suffering, facing it from a distance.”

"Didn't they say that the True Saints are immortal?"

Mu Shitian sighed and said, "It is indeed difficult for a true saint to die. If time is enough, he can return. However, my true body is sinking in the depths of the sea of ​​suffering. Unless the sea of ​​suffering calms down one day, my true body will have a chance to escape from the calamity."

“As for Dong Huang, he used his strength to prove his Dao in the past, and he was only one step away. However, he failed at this step, and was forced to choose the source of the long river of time in the Banhe Dao. That’s why you can see him floating downstream today.”

"only……"

"There is a great terror at the source of the long river of time! Although he is half alive, he needs to suppress the source with his own body all the time, so it is rare for him to be awake."

Ji Jingqiu asked: "Is the horror even greater than the sea of ​​suffering in the world?"

Mu Shitian was silent for a moment, then said, "The Eye of the Sea of ​​Bitterness of All Worlds appearing in our realm may be related to it."

Without waiting for Ji Jingqiu to get horrified, Mu Shitian said slowly:

"I have had the honor of meeting two transcendents from outside the realm before, and had a discussion with them."

"Afterwards, I invited these two to save our realm. I would take full responsibility for all consequences, but they both refused without hesitation."

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

"First, in the eyes of the transcendent, the dark sea is not to be feared, but the sea of ​​suffering in the world is the most troublesome, even they don't want to be too involved."

"Second point……"

"They will not interfere with any realm where a Transcendent is being born!"

(End of this chapter)