Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

The official bigwig, huh, then there's nothing to worry about.

Ning Fengyuan spoke up, "Have you practiced any secret Buddha techniques?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

That's right then.

"Did you perceive anything unusual just now?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

Ning Fengyuan nodded and said, "In tonight's battle, who won?"

Ji Jingqiu calmly replied, "The junior has won."

Ning Fengyuan was slightly surprised; this young man actually won against Mu Juncheng even though his cultivation body progress was inferior?

He nodded: "Not bad. Do you know who I am?"

Ji Jingqiu shook his head.

"I am Ning Fengyuan, currently the guardian of White Jade City," Ning Fengyuan slowly said, "If you notice anything unusual recently, like someone constantly whispering and bewitching in your ear, you can directly seek out Zhuang Butong and let him inform me."

He had previously examined carefully for quite a while, but failed to find any trace of Hel's aura from this young man.

This made him begin to doubt the professionalism of those cult members.

Could it be that Hel's vengeful guidance in finding these people was also due to their "unprofessionalism"?

Such a strange night this is.

Ning Fengyuan mused to himself.

After leaving this remark, he turned and left, vanishing inside the house with one step.

After he left, Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath, circulated the blood and qi in his body to dispel the effects of alcohol, and inexplicably found there seemed to be no smell of booze on him.

He didn't know what Hel was thinking; obviously, Hel had previously avoided his shearing in the Deep Red Laboratory by self-sealing, and now suddenly took the initiative to seek him out.

What made her suddenly so bold?

Such a strange night this is.

Speaking of which, it was actually the Supreme True Buddha, not the gods of the Federation, who had made a move earlier!

His spirit sank into the Inner World, and unexpectedly found that the lotus from the "Buddha Heart Seal" in the Pool of Bitter Sea showed signs of blooming.

This was a pleasant surprise for him.

According to the records of the Supreme True Buddha Sect, after the lotus blossoms, there is a high possibility of nurturing a Martial Arts Divine Power from it!

He understood after careful contemplation; this was a gift from the True Buddha.

Next, as long as he nourished it with Dharma, he could transform it into the fourth divine aspect of the Formless Dao Body, the seed of future divine power!

The True Buddha really is a good person...

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...

By the time Ning Fengyuan returned to the Deep Red Laboratory,

the laboratory was already bustling with activity.

His gaze instantly locked onto Hel's main body.

Dr. Chen Haisheng was standing closely in front of Hel's main body, his eyes showing a strange brilliance that no one could comprehend.

"What unexpected event happened?" Ning Fengyuan stepped forward and asked with a grave tone, his eyes unwaveringly fixed on Hel's main body in front of him.

With his perception, he could sense that Hel was reviving at an alarming pace!

Dr. Chen Haisheng stroked his chin, thoughtfully said, "Speaking of which, you might not believe it, but just now Hel conveyed an intention to us."

"What intention?"

"It could probably be considered... an intention to cooperate? She said she is willing to guide us."

Ning Fengyuan's pupils suddenly dilated.

The matter that the Federation had been planning for millennia had inexplicably been achieved today?!

Dr. Chen suddenly said, "Elder Ning, do you feel that this creature has weakened?"

Ning Fengyuan frowned. Just by sensing the aura, Hel did not seem weakened, but... He vaguely sensed something, yet couldn't confirm it.

"What did you sense?" Ning Fengyuan asked.

"I'm not a martial artist; what could I sense," Dr. Chen said with a laugh, "I just feel that her agreement is too bizarre, based on the Federation's understanding of them over the millennia. For her to take initiative and ease up, I've been thinking for a while and only one possibility comes to mind."

He slightly tilted his chin, his eyes flickering with a strange brightness as he continued with a half-smile:

"She has never eased up because the Federation has suppressed her for millennia, but only made her weakened, without harming her essential nature. She could recover to her peak in an extremely short amount of time once free."

"But now she suddenly changed her tune and is willing to cooperate with us, even willing to guide us. I am thinking, did something happen just now that made her 'weaken'?"

"Truly weakening, for example, a reduction in her status, which has made her unable to stand on the same level as the other three Wilderness Gods..."

Ning Fengyuan's gaze sharpened, instantly understanding the underlying message.

Wilderness Gods are never friends with one another.

Among Gods, there are only opponents, no friends.

Hel's origin status has been reduced. Unable to restore this part of the status, all She can do is to make the other few end up with the same fate!

Otherwise, even if She escapes the trap and returns to the depths of the Wilderness, She will only be targeted by the others, seen as a meal ready to be devoured!

But what method does the Federation have to reduce the origin status of the Wilderness Four Demons?

Ning Fengyuan frowned.

"Speaking of which, we've detected the fluctuations of the Supreme True Buddha earlier," Dr. Chen looked towards the monitoring instrument, "That presence also appeared on the Four Guardian Stars tonight, I wonder if it's related to what happened with Hel. Elder Ning, did you gain anything from this trip?"

"Supreme True Buddha?" Ning Fengyuan mused, "She appeared as well?"

"Indeed, it was very subtle, but we still managed to capture Her trace. She must have briefly appeared on the Four Guardian Stars through a follower."

"That cult has been completely eradicated." Ning Fengyuan shook his head, "One of the members of the Moro Sect sacrificed himself to let the power of the Heavenly Demon descend briefly, awakening Hel."

"What was their purpose in doing so?"

"To create a Dao Mark like Zhuang Butong did, but they ultimately failed," said Ning Fengyuan slowly.

For some reason, he didn't mention that the Dao Mark these people attempted to transform was "Ji Jingqiu."

Dr. Chen's eyes lit up: "Could the person they wanted to transform be a core member of the Supreme True Buddha Sect, bearing the Buddha Heart Seal of the Supreme True Buddha, and ultimately causing the conflict between the Supreme True Buddha and Hel?"

He suddenly looked at Elder Ning: "Elder Ning, can we find this person? He is very interesting; I want to bring him onto the experimental table."

Ning Fengyuan's expression was impassive as he slowly said, "If there really was a collision between the Supreme True Buddha and Hel, this person would have been ground to dust under their conflict—there's no second possibility."

Dr. Chen showed a hint of regret.

That's why Ning Fengyuan did not reveal "Ji Jingqiu."

If Ji Jingqiu were a mere ordinary person that would be one thing, but the talents he is presently displaying promise that he will most likely become a master in the future, and perhaps even go a step further.

What a Grandmaster represents is something no one understands better than him.

Such a seedling, if not cultivated with the utmost care, certainly wouldn't be sent to the experimental table for slicing and research.

Moreover, according to Ning Fengyuan's knowledge, he does not believe that Ji Jingqiu would be the "main character" tonight.

If Hel truly awoke under the guidance of that cult and found Ji Jingqiu, then tonight there would only be one possibility—that Ji Jingqiu fell into the same situation as Zhuang Butong did back in the day, with no second possibility.

Replacing Ji Jingqiu with any Martial Artist below Heart Image would result in the same outcome.

They are far from qualified to have a direct conflict with Hel.

And...why go through such trouble?

What exactly happened could be clearly understood by asking those Divine Lords who have always regarded the Four Guardian Stars as Divine Country Pure Land, right?

Of course, that's if those Divine Lords are willing to speak.

Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, Ning Fengyuan sought out Zhuang Butong.

The latter, now a Priest for the four Divine Lords, has the right to pray directly to them!

Zhuang Butong closed his eyes to pray; after a long time, he opened his eyes, looking weary.

"The four Divine Lords said—

The events of tonight were purely accidental, there is no need for further investigation.

Additionally, the Federation can collaborate with Hel, and the Divine Lords will personally make an appearance!"

Ning Fengyuan nodded slightly. Although the Divine Lords didn't specify, since they said there is no need for further investigation, it means nothing happened.

He too was pleased to get some leisure and turned back, ready to continue fishing.

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...

The next morning.

Ji Jingqiu stepped out of his room, just in time to run into Yin Wushuang and a few others stepping out of their building as well.

After last night's banquet that helped to foster connections, their relationship had obviously grown closer, enough to be considered friends.

Yin Wushuang smiled and said, "Ji, the next time we meet, I should have achieved Dao Body Perfection, assembled all four Divine Oddities, and comprehended the Thirteenth Sword of the Heavenly Sword Daoist Scripture. I hope to impress you then!"

"Me too..."

"Hey, my luck was too bad this trip, I didn't even get to see Ji. Let's meet again next time!"

Ji Jingqiu had heard from Zhuang Yanxing that only when one achieves Dao Body Perfection, gathers all Divine Oddities, and masters the Perfect superior combat skills, can one truly replenish the Dao Foundation and stand at the summit of the Daoist dojo!

Ji Jingqiu grinned and said, "I look forward to it!"

After saying goodbye to everyone.

Ji Jingqiu embarked on the journey back.

The seed of the first layer Dharma principle of the Divine Oddity has been delivered—he's heading back to his company to forge the Dharma Body Prototype.

For him, this would mark the first layer of transformation in the cultivation body forging process.

With the Dharma Body Prototype in hand, he could then comprehend the exclusive superior combat skills of the Formless Dao Body, the Formless Daoist Scripture!