Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 515 Return to the Netherworld, the Flawless Lineage (8k chapters re-updated)

To establish Buddhism...

Ji Jingqiu's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

From the time of Master Mu, there was only the World Honored One, no Buddhist sect, no Buddhist teachings, not even Buddhist scriptures, only the Dharma.

When it came to Ji Jingqiu's generation, he also had no intention of establishing a religion. He simply took over the Buddhist village founded by Wu Zhou in Yanfu Continent.

But at this moment.

Doumu Yuanjun proposed that the Heavenly Court assist him in establishing Buddhism, uniting with the remnants of the Netherworld to create the cycle of reincarnation, achieving a unified Buddhist ideology, and extending it to all subordinate realms.

They were even afraid he would disagree, so at the end they pointed out the struggle for the Netherworld Dao, which was a threat to him.
In fact, the presence of Zhang Tiancheng and Luo Xuan was, in Ji Jingqiu's view, nothing less than another warning—

If he doesn't cooperate, someone else will be overjoyed to take on this "easy job."

Ji Jingqiu cleared his mind of distractions and chaotic thoughts, and calmly looked at Doumu Yuanjun, gaining a new understanding of her shrewdness and methods.

Putting everything else aside, let's just look at the "future" that Doumu depicts—

If someone can become the founder of Buddhism with the assistance of the Heavenly Court, all the lands under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court will be the place where Buddhism can stand. The merits and achievements accumulated by establishing a religion and becoming an ancestor are enough to enable any deity to step into the supreme divine rank and directly glimpse the Great Dao Ancestor!
The essence of the Great Dao Ancestor is the transmission of the Dao throughout the World Sea. If there truly is a deity who can spread their sect and believers throughout the World Sea, it is essentially a different kind of attainment of the Dao.

As far as Ji Jingqiu knew, no one in the past century had achieved this, not even those who had attained transcendence through the path of divinity.

"The Heavenly Court is currently beset by internal and external troubles. It's best to wait until the situation stabilizes before considering establishing a religion."

Ji Jingqiu spoke up, attempting to delay the establishment of Buddhism in the Heavenly Court.

Doumu shook her head: "This matter should be handled sooner rather than later. The sooner it is done, the more favorable the situation will be for the Heavenly Court."

Ji Jingqiu's expression was solemn.

As expected, the Heavenly Court's desire to establish Buddhism was not merely to win him over, but rather because of the current situation!
"Is there a problem with the Investiture of the Gods?" Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked. "Is it because the faith and will of the people are not strong enough?"

In his view, Doumu's sudden attempt to establish Buddhism to govern the realm under the rule of the Heavenly Court was most likely for the sake of the faith and aspirations of all living beings.

To date, the Heavenly Court has been able to single-handedly withstand most of the sects in the Boundary Sea, and even grow stronger with each battle. This strength, foundation, and even its strangeness are all built upon the Investiture of the Gods.

The Heavenly Court's elite forces are fearless and can return in a short time even if they die outside the realm, thanks to the Investiture of the Gods.

However, the Investiture of the Gods is not a perpetual motion machine; its foundation lies in the power of faith and aspiration among all beings, which is—incense offerings.

Doumu nodded and then shook her head:
"This is just one aspect. The Heavenly Court has accumulated a lot of incense offerings over the years, enough to support this great war. The real key lies in how to regain control of the various realms."

"The Heavenly Court has been sealed away for a long time, and the various races of the Boundary Sea have long forgotten its glory and prestige. I am also unwilling to wage war, so I have chosen a more peaceful way to let the various realms of the Boundary Sea return to the glory of the Heavenly Court."

Doumu's words sounded nice, but Ji Jingqiu didn't believe a word of them.

The more she said this, the more Ji Jingqiu believed that the key to everything, whether it was the Heavenly Court, this battle, or the future, actually lay in the Investiture of the Gods!

To curb the Heavenly Court, the Investiture of the Gods must be suppressed.

“When Buddhism is first established, and you are short-handed, I will transfer some celestial deities to serve as Dharma protectors in your Buddhist community,” said Doumu Yuanjun.

Ji Jingqiu calmly asked, "When will you establish your sect?"

Doumu Yuanjun smiled and said, "It will be soon. The Heavenly Court is already making preparations. You can go to the Netherworld first and see how things are going."

"What about the method?" Ji Jingqiu asked, inquiring about the way Doumu had come up with to reasonably intervene in the Daoist conflict within the Netherworld.

“This is the little guy.” Doumu Yuanjun smiled and pointed at Zhang Tiancheng.

Meeting the gaze of the Primordial Lord, Zhang Tiancheng respectfully bowed his head.

Doumu smiled faintly and said, "This is a backup plan that the Lord of the Underworld prepared for himself back then. By using it as a vessel, you should be able to successfully reclaim the Lord of the Underworld's position."

Ji Jingqiu's gaze fell on Zhang Tiancheng.

The latter remained bowed, seemingly unable to look directly at the Buddha.

"What I need is the method to intervene in this matter, not a container," Ji Jingqiu said calmly, withdrawing his gaze.

"The crux of the matter lies in the fact that external causes and effects cannot be involved," Doumu said slowly. "Therefore, outsiders must not interfere, but if you take this child with you, you should be able to intervene smoothly."

"Oh?"

Ji Jingqiu had already guessed Zhang Tiancheng's background, but he did not expect that he was directly related to the Lord of the Underworld and was one of the Lord of the Underworld's backup plans.

“I will go to the Netherworld again,” Ji Jingqiu agreed, but then added, “I may not be able to bring back the Dao Fruit of the Netherworld Lord as you wish.”

"It's alright." Doumu Yuanjun said meaningfully, "We and Di Yi have long had plans and moves in the Netherworld. Although the various factions in the Realm Sea have noticed this and cut off our connection with the Netherworld, since you have taken the lead, you will surely gain something."

"Even if we don't get what we want in the end, it will only delay the rise of the Heavenly Court for a little longer."

Ji Jingqiu's gaze sharpened: "The connection between the Heavenly Court and the Netherworld has been severed by the Transcendental Gate of the Boundary Sea?"

Doumu nodded: "So this matter still needs you to take charge. Given the name of the World Honored One, and the fact that you have never participated in this battle before, those sects will definitely give you some face."

Ji Jingqiu remained expressionless.

He had initially thought that this was a matter of life and death for Doumunah, a threat to him, but now it seemed to be much more than that.

This guy is truly skilled at turning the Heavenly Court's request for him into a threat!

Ji Jingqiu gave the female Heavenly Emperor in front of him a deep look: "Does the Heavenly Court really have a chance of winning this battle? Why not make peace with all parties?"

Doumu Yuanjun smiled and said, "Does the World Honored One think that the various sects will still allow the Heavenly Court to continue to develop peacefully?"

Ji Jingqiu sighed and turned to leave.

At Doumu's prompting, Zhang Tiancheng quickly followed in Ji Jingqiu's footsteps.

Leaving the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, Ji Jingqiu stood high in the sky, looking down at the many realms below.

All realms of heaven and earth under the rule of the Heavenly Court will be transformed into the lower realms by the Heavenly Court through some means.

From the high places of the Heavenly Court, one can look down and see the many realms below.

I wonder if, when the Heavenly Court was at its peak a hundred centuries ago, it looked down and saw a magnificent scene of countless worlds layered upon each other.

Ji Jingqiu glanced back at Zhang Tiancheng, who remained respectful, even though he was following behind him with his head down.

He remembered that when the two first met at the Yuanchu Palace, this person was Tianzun Daoye, and now he had actually reached the Dao Ancestor level.

Not everyone is like him. To have such speed is enough to show that this person is either exceptionally talented or has accumulated a deep understanding of the Heavenly King level.

The backup plan chosen by the Lord of the Underworld...

Ji Jingqiu stared intently and said, "I never expected that we would meet again in the Heavenly Court."

"It is my honor to serve the Heavenly Court and the World Honored One." Zhang Tiancheng's attitude was respectful and impeccable.

"Have you served the Lord of the Underworld?"

"Reporting to the World Honored One, I once studied under Master You."

"What kind of person is Lord You?"

This time, Zhang Tiancheng paused for a moment before speaking:

"Master You has the world and all living beings in his heart, possessing a magnanimous spirit that embraces all things, yet he is not attached to anything. What he sees and hears is so profound that we, his disciples, have no way of knowing it..."

Ji Jingqiu lightly tapped the white jade armrest in front of him with his fingertips, and continued to ask in a calm tone:

"Before Lord You left, did he give any instructions to you disciples?"

Zhang Tiancheng bowed deeply:
"Just tell us to take good care of ourselves, and we will meet again someday."

"Just that?"

Ji Jingqiu's gaze swept across the vast and boundless sea of ​​clouds and fairyland, where countless heavenly palaces stood majestically amidst divine light, dazzling and radiant.

He said casually, "How confident is the Netherworld in establishing the cycle of reincarnation now?"

"With His Majesty's help, it should be a 100% success rate!" Zhang Tiancheng said decisively.

"Ten percent?" Ji Jingqiu sneered. "That divine artifact that the Lord of the Netherworld forged back then has already fallen into the hands of the Heavenly Court?"

"This divine artifact has been gathering dust for many years, but now it has finally found a wise master," Zhang Tiancheng said respectfully.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly revealed a cold smile:

"Good dog."

“What the World Honored One says is true,” Zhang Tiancheng replied respectfully.

Concealing the coldness in her eyes, Ji Jingqiu ended her probing and had given up hope on Zhang Tiancheng.

Although this person was a disciple of the Netherworld, he had already gone far away from the Netherworld Lord on a different path.

Ji Jingqiu turned and left.

The Heavenly Court intends to support him in establishing Buddhism; it remains to be seen whether he can seize this opportunity to rescue Master He...

……

Looking in the direction Ji Jingqiu had left, Luo Xuan's eyes flickered as he said, "Your Majesty, is this matter truly to be entrusted to the Netherworld? I, Luo Xuan, can also assist Your Majesty in opening up the cycle of reincarnation for all the heavens!"

Doumu Yuanjun said with a half-smile, "What you're trying to say isn't the Netherworld, is it?"

Luo Xuan lowered his head: "Your Majesty is wise."

Over the years, Luo Xuan has witnessed the power of the Investiture of the Gods and truly felt the level at which this Yuanjun was located. There is no doubt that at his peak, he was enough to rival his elder brother!
With the blessing of the Investiture of the Gods, the outcome is self-evident.

Doumu Yuanjun stood up and approached Luo Xuan, who dared not look her in the eye. She spoke slowly and deliberately:

"I know you've allied with Wei, so don't even think about it this time. I won't give you certain powers, so don't try to interfere."

Feeling the immense pressure from the heavens so close at hand, Luo Xuan was filled with dread. This person, who was in the Heavenly Court, had indeed surpassed the level of a True Saint!

Luo Xuan immediately knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty misunderstands. I am only worried that the World Honored One cannot handle the situation in the Netherworld. Even if he can break through the blockade of the various families and enter the Netherworld now, the two people who bear the position of Netherworld Lord are now equivalent to half-step transcendence!"

Not long ago, whether it was due to the influence of Emperor Yi or because someone noticed, a transcendent sect was willing to use its inherited treasures to guard the gate of the Netherworld and cut off the Heavenly Court's spying.

It can be said that the Netherworld is now out of their control.

“Those two are nothing to fear. Not long ago, we detected battle fluctuations of True Saints or above in the Netherworld. Those two engaged in a life-or-death struggle and are now both severely injured.” Doumu Yuanjun turned around and said calmly, “We have been laying out plans in the Netherworld for many years. Even if we seal off the Netherworld, it is impossible to completely sever our control over it.”

Both sides suffer heavy losses...

Luo Xuan suddenly asked, "Isn't Your Majesty worried that the Boundary Sea Sect might covet the position of the Nether Lord? Putting aside others, Di Yi has been quite active lately; he couldn't possibly be unaware of the importance of the Nether Lord's position."

Doumu revealed a sneer: "It would be best if he dared to go. Do you really think that Lord You has no backup plan?"

Luo Xuan's expression was solemn. Were there still potential dangers in the Netherworld that he was unaware of?

Doumu's expression remained calm, but her eyes held a hint of mockery:
"The waters of the Netherworld are too deep. I will not go there in my true form until I have truly returned to my original state. Let our World Honored One go and test the waters."

"Furthermore—do you really think that at this point, I still care about the position of the Lord of the Underworld? If I can get it, all the better; if I can't, it doesn't matter."

Luo Xuan deeply agreed with the first half of the sentence.

When he first went to the Netherworld, his clones were killed three times by the three of them.

However, the identities of those who made the move had already been revealed: one was the Holy King, the other was He Donghuang, and the most mysterious one was also revealed to be the former leader of the Heavenly Court, Emperor Yi.

Once the hidden dangers underwater are exposed, they are often not so scary.

Now, apart from Emperor Yi, Luo Xuan has no fear of the other two, let alone the Heavenly Court.

The fact that this Yuanjun still harbors fear clearly indicates that besides those three, there are other hidden forces in the Netherworld!
Furthermore... does this person truly no longer care about the position of the Lord of the Underworld?
Luo Xuan looked up at Doumu Yuanjun's back, his gaze unreadable.

If you no longer care, why send this Buddha in the first place?

Is this a test before taking over Buddhism?
Suddenly, Doumu spoke up: "Go and tell Wei that I do not want any problems to arise in the establishment of Buddhism."

Luo Xuan lowered his head: "Yes."

……

……

After leaving the palace, Ji Jingqiu did not choose to leave the Heavenly Court directly, but lingered within the Heavenly Court.

Currently, the Heavenly Court and various factions in the Boundary Sea are locked in a stalemate on multiple battlefields. The Heavenly Court has mobilized all its forces, and even the Investiture of the Gods has been pushed to its current peak.

Therefore, Ji Jingqiu, who was walking inside the core of the Heavenly Court at this moment, was facing the vast and unpredictable Daoist fluctuations almost every moment!
"What terrifying fluctuations in the Dao!"

Whether it was Ji Jingqiu or the three in the inner universe, they all showed solemnity under this overwhelming power of the Dao.

"In terms of quality alone, this Daoist charm has already surpassed the level of transcendence; and in terms of quantity alone, it is not something that a single transcendent being can compare to!" the Moon-Slaying Sword Light said in a deep voice.

“Most importantly, this artifact has not yet been restored to its peak,” Wu Zhou sighed. “It’s hard to imagine what kind of being forged this artifact.”

Hela sneered, "Didn't Ji Jingqiu already say that the one who is suspected of being the One of the Great Dao?"

Ji Jingqiu did not participate in their conversation; he was carefully sensing the existence of the Investiture of the Gods.

It is formless and intangible, yet omnipresent, as if it envelops the entire Heavenly Court.

As the Daoist principles flowed, one felt that the Great Dao was in the heavens, containing the ultimate truths of all things and pointing directly to the source!

Since entering the Heavenly Court, his Dao power level has been rising, and he is showing signs of breaking through the ninth level of Dao power, all thanks to the blessing of the Investiture of the Gods.

As expected, this improvement is likely due to the further revival of the Investiture of the Gods.

And if he does this, Doumu will only receive even more blessings!

After talking with Di Yi, Ji Jingqiu realized that it was no longer feasible to get rid of the Investiture of the Gods through Di Yi.

They even had to be wary of the Emperor taking a risk and breaking the seal on the Sea of ​​Bitterness.

From now on, you can only rely on yourself.

Relying on his current status, Ji Jingqiu could enter various forbidden areas within the Heavenly Court as if they were empty, and no one dared to stop him.

However, the secrets hidden in these forbidden areas are far from shaking the foundation of the Heavenly Court.

Ji Jingqiu understood that Doumu dared to let him come and go freely not only because of the suppression of the Investiture of the Gods, but also because she had made preparations long ago.

Ji Jingqiu finally sensed the Investiture of the Gods and tried to enter it to meet that person again, but he failed in the end.

After a while,
Ji Jingqiu left the Heavenly Court and headed straight for the Netherworld, accompanied by Zhang Tiancheng.

After leaving the Heavenly Court, Ji Jingqiu's aura and Dao power gradually declined until they returned to normal levels. This time, Ji Jingqiu did not choose to travel by imperial carriage, but instead his true body vanished into the void, leaving Zhang Tiancheng far behind.

Why does this boundary sea seem...murky?

During the journey, the light was hazy, and countless stars seemed to hang in the distance.

Ji Jingqiu crossed the Boundary Sea on his own, using the clear light of the glass to resist the invisible erosion of the Great Dao in the Boundary Sea, as if he were standing in the clear glass-colored sun.

After walking for a while, he stopped and carefully examined the boundary sea ahead.

A moment later, broken branches and leaves of divine trees drifted past him, along with the remains of various divine weapons and the bones of powerful beings, floating in the vast sea of ​​the realm, flowing past him.

Ji Jingqiu looked solemn, having already guessed the source of these things, and gazed into the distance.

A creature that can drift in the Boundary Sea for a long time, even if it is a wreck, would never be the wreck of a weakling.

"Which battlefield is this? It's so brutal." Ji Jingqiu let out a soft sigh.

The aftershocks of the deaths of many powerful figures caused the Great Dao to become "tainted" in the Boundary Sea in a short period of time.

“It has been a long time since a war of this intensity has broken out in the Boundary Sea,” Zhan Yue Jian Guang said in a deep voice. “The unsealing of various sects has brought the intensity of this war to an unprecedented scale, with only the return of the Ancestors remaining.”

Without further hesitation, Ji Jingqiu headed towards the Netherworld.

Not far from the Netherworld.

Ji Jingqiu looked into the distance and stopped in his tracks, only to be met with a magnificent and breathtaking sight!
"This is..." Ji Jingqiu's expression immediately turned serious, "A transcendental level of Dao fluctuation?!"

The fluctuations guarding the Netherworld were far inferior to those on the Investiture of the Gods in terms of quantity, but they were on par in terms of quality, and unsurprisingly surpassed the level of True Saints!

Furthermore, this aura of the Great Dao seemed subtly familiar to him, serene and sacred, as if it possessed the mystical power to transform decay into wonder.

"Ok?"

The Moon-Slaying Sword Light let out a soft "Eh," and said...
"Isn't this Flawless Daoist's artifact for achieving Dao? How come it's in the Netherworld? Could it be that these guys have already returned?"

Thinking of the possibility of the return of the original body and the ancestors, the sword light of Zhan Yue shone brightly, and the sword light was intense for a moment.

If the ancestors were to return, before the Heavenly Court's Investiture of the Gods had recovered to its former glory, they would surely be unstoppable and nip the Heavenly Court in the bud!
But soon, the light of the Moon-Slaying Sword realized that it seemed to be just an object, not the real thing.

Sword Light exclaimed in shock, "The Flawless Daoist didn't even bring his Dao-attaining artifact before setting off? Is he that worried about his disciples possibly encountering misfortune?"

Before leaving, the transcendent beings of various sects in the Boundary Sea all left behind protective measures for their disciples, but at most they would personally forge divine weapons of the transcendent level.

A weapon that transcends its level and a transcendent being are two different concepts; a weapon is ultimately just a weapon.

A True Saint of the highest rank, wielding a divine weapon of extraordinary power, can almost slay any True Saint.

Even if the divine weapon is used to its fullest potential, there is no possibility of it harming a transcendent being.

But this Fellow Daoist Wuque is different.

According to its own understanding, this flawless fellow Daoist's path was extremely special. This object of enlightenment carried half of his Daoist cultivation, which is equivalent to a transcendent being who has been in a state of long-term slumber!
Leaving this item in the Boundary Sea is equivalent to that Fellow Daoist Wuque choosing to cut off his own arms before heading to the Land of Return to Truth!

This is really not afraid of death!
The various gates of the border sea are the anchors for the return of our ancestors, and are therefore of utmost importance.

But what good is a strong anchor if you die far from home?
The light of the Moon-Slaying Sword flickered incessantly; I couldn't understand what that person was thinking at all.

Ji Jingqiu paused at a distance, scrutinizing the movements on the Netherworld side, and ultimately did not conceal his aura, approaching the Netherworld.

His presence quickly attracted the attention of those guarding the gates of the Netherworld.

It was a man who appeared to be extremely young. Above his head hung a divine object that was unpredictable. The area shrouded by the Great Dao was like the end of the Dharma, where all laws were destroyed and the land was completely transformed into a vacuum zone of the Great Dao.

“Wuque, Mo…” Ji Jingqiu remembered an old friend from the road to returning to the truth, “So it was that person.”

The two had fought before, and he personally sent his clone "away" back to its true form.

When this clone was defeated, he said that when he saw the real body again in the future, he would fight the real body again.

Unexpectedly, the one who "guards" the Netherworld is now his disciple.

"But the current World Honored One—"

At the gate to the underworld, the man shouted, which awakened the divine artifact that was suspended above.

The transcendent fluctuations rippled outwards like waves, enveloping the boundary sea and silencing all prying eyes around them!
In the distance, Zhang Tiancheng, who could only hang at a great distance despite his best efforts, suddenly stopped and looked toward the direction of the Netherworld with a horrified expression.

A transcendent being?!

In his previous life, he had met many transcendent beings, including Master You, and he would never mistake this aura!
For a moment, Zhang Tiancheng stopped halfway, his expression uncertain.

Thinking of the methods of that person in the Heavenly Court, he couldn't help but shudder. He gritted his teeth, knowing that as long as he could face Master You's Dao Fruit directly, he would still have a chance!
……

Mu Jiuzhou's eyes almost lit up as he looked the World Honored One, whom his master could not forget, up and down.

"So it really wasn't a woman..." he muttered to himself, always curious about what kind of person could be so unforgettable to his master.

In the blink of an eye, Mu Jiuzhou was severely struck by the protective artifact above.

"Lord Ji, I have a perfect lineage of disciples. On behalf of my master, I greet you, fellow Daoist Lord Ji!"

Mu Jiuzhou first straightened his posture, bowed on behalf of his teacher, and performed all the proper etiquette before standing up and staring intently at the man.

really!

This person chose to reclaim their former Dao fruit and stood at the pinnacle of True Sainthood!

Mu Jiuzhou felt an itch to learn a thing or two from this opponent whom even his master couldn't forget.

Above, the protective artifact hummed loudly, directly suppressing Mu Jiuzhou. Then, the weapon's deity awakened on its own and conveyed goodwill to Ji Jingqiu.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist." Ji Jingqiu returned the greeting.

Upon hearing that Grandmaster Mu Chanxin of the Mu family had been taken away by the Wuque lineage back then, Ji Jingqiu cupped his hands again and said solemnly:
"On behalf of the Mu family, I would like to express my gratitude to Fellow Daoist."

The deity within the divine weapon revealed its true form, shook its head slightly, indicating that this was nothing, and invited Ji Jingqiu to sit down for a chat, as it had already isolated itself from this world.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries and introductions, the two sides got down to business.

"Fellow Daoist World Honored One, have you now joined the Heavenly Court?"

Upon hearing this question, Mu Jiuzhou also became solemn and sat up straight.

This is an issue that has been attracting attention throughout the entire world in recent years.

The rallying cry of the Heavenly Prison Palace drew most of the transcendent sects into the war to besiege the Heavenly Court.

However, the addition of this Ji Shizun, coupled with the Heavenly Court's demonstrated combat power and constant lobbying, has caused some factions to hesitate.

Most importantly, news came from the Heavenly Court that the World Honored One had regained his former status and stood at the peak of True Sainthood, and was not far from returning to the Heavenly Court.

Ji Jingqiu, who was once merely a Celestial Venerable, naturally could not influence the will of any party.

However, Ji Jingqiu, who is about to return to the position of transcendence and once overpowered all the ancestors in the same realm, is enough to make all parties wary.

At least, they have already witnessed the methods of that female Heavenly Emperor!

Hearing this for the first time, Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but sigh silently, never expecting that the Heavenly Court would actually "create momentum" for him in this way.

Seeing that Ji Jingqiu didn't say anything, Mu Jiuzhou's heart sank. Could it be that this person had really sided with the Heavenly Court?
The guardian deity calmly said, "Given your past temperament, whether you joined or not, you wouldn't be so silent and hesitant. But you're not saying anything. Is it because you're restricted by the Heavenly Court?"

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

"Is it the Investiture of the Gods?"

Ji Jingqiu took a deep look at the deity before him, and suddenly said:
"The path of the gods is not my way."

Just as Mu Jiuzhou was pondering the meaning of these words, the guardian deity solemnly said:

"I understand!"

"Although I do not know what you intend to do by staying in the Heavenly Court, I am willing to trust you on behalf of Wuque this once."

"Fellow Daoist may enter the Netherworld, but you must not act recklessly within it. I hope you will break free from this shackles soon!"

Ji Jingqiu looked towards the Netherworld beyond the portal and asked, "What is the current situation in the Netherworld?"

"I only guard the gate, I don't concern myself with these things," the guardian deity said calmly.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze sharpened: "Fellow Daoist, is your presence here guarding the gate a gesture of unity among various sects, or is it Fellow Daoist Wuque's doing?"

The guardian deity said frankly, "This is Wuque's intention. The ancestors, including Wuque, had long foreseen the situation in the future. Wuque once said that if the Boundary Sea were to fall into complete chaos one day, he would have me guard the gate of the Netherworld and would never allow the Netherworld to fall into complete chaos as well."

"Did the ancestors foresee this situation?" Ji Jingqiu's pupils contracted slightly.

The guardian deity shook his head: "It's just a general direction, not the precise situation."

Ji Jingqiu nodded slowly.

It is not surprising that various families and sects have realized the importance of the Netherworld.

The mere existence of the Bitter Sea and the Nether Sea makes them key targets for prevention and control.

But the ancestors had foreseen this...

Ji Jingqiu glanced at a sword light in the inner universe.

There's no need to ask; they certainly don't know.

"With your strength, why not cooperate with the various sects to besiege the Heavenly Court?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

According to the description of the Moon-Slaying Sword Light, this is not just a concept that transcends divine weapons, but almost a complete transcendent being!
The guardian deity solemnly declared, "The Heavenly Court's strength is unfathomable. I once tested it, but ultimately withdrew. The current actions of the various factions are merely a deduction of the Heavenly Court's revival, awaiting the return of our ancestors!"

How long until the ancestors return?

"I don't know. I only know that all the ancestors are on their way. It could be a hundred or ten years at the shortest, or a thousand or ten thousand years at the longest. Nobody can say for sure."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, then glanced behind him, gave an explanation to the person, and then stepped into the Netherworld.

Only now was Mu Jiuzhou finally free from the suppression of his martial uncle.

"Uncle-Master, is this person being coerced by the Heavenly Court, rather than joining voluntarily?" Mu Jiuzhou asked incredulously.

The guardian deity calmly said, "You don't need to concern yourself with this matter. Just stay here with me and guard this place in peace."

Mu Jiuzhou suddenly whispered, "Why didn't Martial Uncle tell this person what happened in the Netherworld just now?"

The guardian deity calmly said, "Do not get too involved in this person's karma with the Netherworld. Let this person deal with the chaos within the Netherworld on their own."

Mu Jiuzhou sighed and said no more.

After an unknown amount of time, another person arrived near the gate to the Netherworld, lingering in the distance, not daring to approach.

The guardian deity glanced at him, his eyes indifferent. If it weren't for the World Honored One's prior instructions, such a traitor would have been easily eliminated.

……

……

The Realm of the Great Void.

The once-great ancestral land of the Great Dao, the Taixu Realm, has now become a battlefield between various sects and the Heavenly Court.

A tremendous divine light shot into the sky, and a Dharma image that towered into the firmament filled the heavens, vast and unfathomable, with divine power as boundless as the sea. This was a deity descended from the Heavenly Court!
As soon as he entered the arena, he joined the battle and was surrounded and killed. No matter how much he roared and how much power he unleashed as a true saint, he could not change the outcome. He was targeted by several true saints working together. Finally, a large hand reached down, grabbed him, and threw him into a large cauldron to suppress him!

But after a moment, the top expert wielding the large cauldron snorted coldly and said:
"We still cannot lock onto its 'god'."

A beam of divine light transformed into a startled swan, breaking through the seal of the great cauldron and soaring into the sky, disappearing without a trace.

But everyone knew very well that another deity would soon descend.

This is the "foundation" that makes the Heavenly Court so helpless against individuals.

The nearly endless, fearless gods of Heaven withstood the overwhelming force that would have been created by the combined forces of various factions.

Although they outnumbered each other and could join forces to kill the gods of Heaven, they would suffer significant losses of their Dao each time they fought.

Over the years, various sects have tried all sorts of methods to break the Heavenly Court's "immortality," but all have failed.

Even using the methods left by the founder is useless.

"Woo——"

A horn sounded, rolling like muffled thunder, echoing throughout the vast void, and then swept away.

This is a horn from the Heavenly Court, rarely sounded except when the Heavenly Court launches a general offensive.

Everyone felt their blood and qi surge, and the sound of the horn alone exerted an oppressive force on them. They did not know what the original form of the horn was.

They looked up and saw endless gods raining down. Some had cold glints in their eyes, while others felt fear in their hearts. The repeated all-out attacks seemed like an endless enemy, causing the powerful figures from various families to hesitate about the meaning of this war.

But when the time came, there was no other choice.

As the bugle calls echoed across the sky, the intensity of the war continued to escalate.

……

……

Netherland.

When Ji Jingqiu stepped into the Netherworld again, he was shocked by what he saw, heard, and felt.

At this moment, the Netherworld appears to have been ravaged by a catastrophe. The laws of the Great Dao are in disarray, large swathes of star fields have been destroyed, and no trace of life or vitality can be felt!
"This is the universe?!"

Ji Jingqiu was shaken and took a step into the territory of the Federation.

The forbidden land of the Bitter Sea, formed by the four guardian stars, still hangs high above the territory of the Federation, like a final barrier, protecting the peace of the Federation's borders.

"Senior Qinglian has disappeared."

Ji Jingqiu's mental will swept across the Federation in an instant.

"The Sea of ​​Bitterness remains sealed, yet we cannot contact Master Mu..."

"Where is Master He?!"

Ji Jingqiu looked up, his gaze sharp, as if traversing an endless "height," forcefully breaking into the long river of time and destiny with his eighth-order Dao power!
At this moment, he roamed freely between heaven and earth, with the passage of time flowing around him and fragments of time dancing and swirling around him, yet fate could not see his figure, a scene of utter horror!
He forcefully entered the river of fate and time, only to discover that these two rivers were showing signs of merging and converging!

The struggle over the Dao is over?!
Where is Master He? And where is the Supreme God Lord of the River of Fate?!

(End of this chapter)