CHAPTER 696: CHAPTER 264: THE LONG BLADE PIERCING THE DIVINE COUNTRY

Ji Jingqiu recalled the deep Sea Eye he had seen before.

The four Divine Lords did not say it explicitly, but the meaning they conveyed pointed directly to the words "Bitter Sea."

This astonishing answer was truly incredible.

Ji Jingqiu gently asked in his heart, "Are you still interested in the Federation’s secrets? I can make the decision and approve on behalf of the Divine Lords to send your main body there."

Lady La did not respond, seeming equally shocked by this news.

He remembered what the Divine Lords just said—they had never stopped attacking the Federation.

Ji Jingqiu exhaled lightly, thinking the Wilderness Four Demons were still too idle. Without the constraints of work, if one day he reached the pinnacle, he must follow the example of predecessors and find suitable roles for the Four Demons within the Federation.

Make the best use of everything, everyone to their full potential, and gods to their duties.

If the Four Demons served the Federation, how could the Federation not prosper?

"When will you teach me the Formless Heavenly Demon Technique?"

Ji Jingqiu entered the Inner World. Looking at the absent-minded Lady La, he waved his hand in front of her.

"Lifebound Character..."

He glanced at Fatty Hu, who was submerged in the waves.

In a certain sense, the creations visualized are closely related to the Martial Artist’s Lifebound Character.

"...I will naturally teach you the Formless Heavenly Demon Technique."

Hel came back to her senses, and her tone was different than before, with an indescribable meaning, calm and solemnly saying,

"If you want to climb to the peak of Martial Arts, I have two methods that can help you: one is the Prayer Skill, and the other is the Big Dream technique, which can help you fall into infinite dreams, reflect your true heart, and point directly to the future Dao."

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment and replied, "Stay away from inverted dreams."

Hel was stunned for a moment, then angrily threw Fatty Hu at him.

The Heart Sutra says to stay away from inverted dreams and ultimately achieve enlightenment.

But how could her dreams, as a Dream God, be the illusions and chaos referred to in those words? Her dreams have long involved time and fate, connecting the river of time to foresee the future’s various karmic destinies!

This is the core of her Divine Authority and its most essential essence.

If it weren’t for suddenly hearing this news and wanting to test the limits of the Bitter Sea through Ji Jingqiu, even if a contract was signed between them, she wouldn’t go so far as to sacrifice herself to fulfill this child.

Truly a frog in a well, unaware of the vast world!

Ji Jingqiu caught Fatty Hu and casually put it down, only to see this fellow eagerly run back to Hel, darkening his face involuntarily.

A wisp of Formless Wind bypassed Fatty Hu’s ear as if transmitting a message.

Fatty Hu paused for a moment, then acted as if nothing had happened, quietly changing its angle and guiltily found itself before the two long knives embedded in the Inner World.

Today is another day of diligent knife sharpening!

Hel’s voice returned to calm, and she said lightly, "There’s no rush with the Formless Heavenly Demon Technique. First, comprehend Heaven Heart here and try to integrate your Life Position with the Heaven and Earth Dojo. I have a hypothesis to verify."

"What hypothesis?"

Hearing the cautiousness in Ji Jingqiu’s tone, Hel knew this child would never give without reward. She sighed and said,

"I suspect this planet has a Void Attribute. In the Great Universe, planets are extremely special entities. They may be weak, but some possess the potential to self-evolve into a universe. Like fruits borne by the Great Universe."

"Once, Emperor Heaven and Acquired were two giant planets of the Great Universe, later separating and evolving into complete universe worlds."

Such special planets often possess certain unique attributes. Those with the Void Attribute have the potential to connect the portals of the gods. Cultivating on planets with such attributes allows one to more easily open the gates between worlds."

Ji Jingqiu pondered. If so, perhaps the passage from East Three Bright Star to the Nine States wasn’t purely coincidental.

At this point, Ji Jingqiu sat cross-legged on the steps in front of the Divine Temple, letting his spirit extend beyond his body and merge with the surrounding heaven and earth.

In an instant, the wind, light, sound, and water around him resonated with his spirit.

Although he sat there, except for the Heavenly Persons, even Heart Image Warriors passing by would "see but not see," unable to perceive his presence.

His breathing, spiritual oscillations, and powerful Life Position were all on the same frequency as the fluctuations of East Three Bright Star!

And under this draw, a surge of vitality from deep within the planet was called forth by Ji Jingqiu.

He suddenly saw something, feeling a tingling sensation on his scalp!

...

Li Family.

"...Second Uncle, there’s no need to provoke Ji Jingqiu at this time. His momentum has formed, with numerous supports. The recent suppression in the West illustrates this clearly, with the Mu Family, Hundred Veins, even half of the Ke family, and the Federation’s authority..."

Halfway through speaking, Li Yingtian raised a hand to cover his mouth and coughed violently, to the extent that it seemed his lungs might come out. Crimson droplets dripped from his palm, and his face was pale.

Li Xuantian had a grim expression, already placing his hand on his shoulder, attempting to use his own spirit and Life Position to ease him.

His Life Force Field could transform an entire planet, and his expansive spirit could command winds and rains, aligning with heaven and earth, yet he couldn’t heal his nephew.

Despite investing numerous Spiritual Medicine, Great Medicine, and Heavenly Medicine, it was all futile, only prolonging his life.

Li Yingtian’s body was like a leaky house, no matter how much was poured in, it would drain away.

"Cough... Second Uncle, I’m fine." Li Yingtian caught his breath, smilingly comforting his uncle, and continued softly,

"The West has been in chaos for thousands of years, but under his hand, it first found calm. Why? It’s not just about the timing you mentioned, Second Uncle. It mostly lies in Ji Jingqiu’s identity and the forces behind him."

"The Federation’s greatest genius in ten millennia... No, he has entered the forest of the strong, is also Mu’s Successor, with the Mu Family’s protector. Compared to any other Martial Artist who attempted to quell the Western chaos, he’s on an entirely different level. Even the Six Great Families must consider his stance."

Li Xuantian remained silent.

For indeed, it was; this situation was also astounding.

The Six Great Families actually valued someone outside the clan so highly, an unprecedented event in history, not just because of Ji Jingqiu’s status as Mu’s Successor, but also because his future might very well stand shoulder to shoulder with the Seven Marshals.

Thinking of the Clan Elders in the family, Li Xuantian’s expression was indifferent.

The Six Great Families now eagerly wished to receive Ji Jingqiu among them, believing he should become one of them.

The blending of identity, potential, and strength allowed Ji Jingqiu to possess both virtue and power, without any weaknesses.

A martial artist who occupies righteousness, holds power, and even grasps the future...

The Western families bowing their heads became a matter of course.

No one knew how long it would take Ji Jingqiu to officially enter the realm of the Heavenly Person.

Even before entering the Heavenly Person, he could already suppress those of the Second Tier. What if he truly crossed into the Heavenly Person?

"There’s no need to be enemies with him," Li Yingtian said solemnly, "Let’s just do our own thing."

Li Xuantian frowned, "What if he blocks the way?"

"Then just go around him," Li Yingtian replied as if it was obvious, "Second Uncle, your way of thinking needs to change. Not every block in the road has to be shattered, sometimes you can take a detour."

Li Xuantian was speechless.

Li Yingtian suddenly looked fatigued, "Second Uncle, I need to sleep a bit more. Don’t get involved with Ji Jingqiu’s matters; it’s not worth it, there’s no need..."

Noticing the fatigue on his nephew’s face, Li Xuantian’s expression darkened, "They’re calling you again?"

Li Yingtian forced a bright smile, "It’s a small matter, just brush it off."

Having said that, with Li Xuantian’s support, he returned to the bed. As soon as he closed his eyes, his spirit, under some invisible pull, embarked on an ancient road, crossing endless universes, arriving at a majestic Divine Country.

This was where one of the Four Demons’ Divine Country was located.

The rumor within the six families was that he could Divinely Travel to the Other Shore of the Wilderness while also having a body among the Nine States, which was only half true.

He certainly could Divinely Travel to the Other Shore of the Wilderness, but this shore was not the Nine States, it was the Divine Country of the Four Demons.

Li Yingtian took a deep breath, unclear about the means by which he descended to this place, yet it was no different from the outside...

No, it was far more comfortable than the outside world.

His body here was free from the interference of curses, allowing full pursuit of Martial Arts heights.

"Divine Son Li, please come with me. The clone of the Divine Lord wishes to see you."

In the majestic Divine Country, a Holy Spirit, seemingly respectful yet indifferent, came before him, guiding him to the depths of the Divine Country.

Li Yingtian nodded calmly and followed the Holy Spirit.

To this day, he had grown accustomed to it.

From initial resistance and frantic escape to slowly accepting it and feigning compliance, to now feeling indifferent.

Sometimes, Li Yingtian himself didn’t know whether he was pretending to comply or had already accepted his fate.

After crossing a certain threshold, Li Yingtian raised his head and saw a figure standing at the center of the Heaven and Earth Universe.

The shadow was shrouded in a hazy, immortal radiance, imbued with an eternal, unchanging divine nature, just like the sole existence in Heaven and Earth!

Countless spheres of light, akin to the celestial bodies, floated around that figure; within each sphere, there was nearly grand chanting, reverently worshiping the central figure.

Li Yingtian’s heart was heavy; within those spheres of light, some were entire worlds, others were entire Immortal Divine Countries...

Yet all bowed under the feet of the Four Demons, some even were not from their Great Universe cluster, as the Four Demons were essentially "outsiders," tracing back from the Nether Sea.

The power of the Four Demons far exceeded the Federation’s predictions, also surpassing the anticipation of numerous strong practitioners across various realms!

Could such beings truly be contested?

Li Yingtian looked up subconsciously, holding his breath.

There was a sword.

A sword that spanned across the Divine Country, severing all causalities and fate, pervading with a sense of ancient vicissitude.

It was this sword that, two years ago, thwarted the Four Demons, forcing them into a brief slumber to recover their expended Divine Power, and to this day, they have yet to fully awaken and dispel the presence of this sword.

It was also this sword that dimmed many light balls and countless worlds surrounding the Four Demons!

Li Yingtian stood at his spot for a long time.

And he gazed at the sword for a long time.

There seemed to be engravings on the sword, but they were obscured by a chaotic mist, blurry and unclear.

He still remembered the scene of that day; someone without even showing their face merely drew the sword, yet it was akin to the Heaven and Earth Creation, piercing through time and fate, endless time and space, even a being as strong as the Four Demons could only stay put to face the strike!

Urged by the Holy Spirit ahead.

Li Yingtian whispered softly in his heart.

When...

Could someone also make such a slash for him, helping him break the Chains binding him, and step into true freedom?

...

What Ji Jingqiu saw.

Was a road reaching heaven and earth, destination unknown, only knowing that the end was infinitely high and distant.

Several figures stood on the road, all were Dao Traces left behind, looking back one by one, from near to far.

The closest to him was a familiar yet incredibly familiar old man.

His body was surrounded by Fist Intent swirling, stirring the sky, domineering yet wild; just a glance back brought forth an undisguised imposing idea!

At this moment, that figure stood astride the road, seemingly blocking the way, fists aimed toward the Latecomer.

And behind him, a few more figures could vaguely be seen.

Indeed!

This planet retained the imprint traces left by martial artists uniting their Heaven Heart in the past!

Ji Jingqiu’s gaze was fervent as he calmly lifted his foot and rolled up his sleeves.

It must be said, the fists and swords of those Western Heavenly Persons were still too light!