Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 127 - 104: Heaven and Earth Mountains and Rivers Map, A Fist for a Fist
Among the Seven Marshals, the reason Marshal He Donghuang was gradually erased from the name list, despised and forgotten by most, is due to myriad perplexing rumors circulating for thousands of years.
In most records, it is described as follows:
Years ago, Marshal He Donghuang, once honored as the Divine Power General, after the Federation repelled foreign enemies and quelled internal rebellions, brazenly raised a rebellion in an attempt to restore the imperial system...
To tell the truth, this statement isn't so much far-fetched as it is perfunctory.
There are so many loopholes that the masses don't even know how to ridicule.
Yet, the silence of the other six Marshals has plunged this matter into a bizarre atmosphere.
Subsequently, various conspiracy theories fermented, gossip flew everywhere, and the incident gradually etched itself into the hearts of the people, to the point where later on, the Federation's textbooks blatantly used "Six Marshals" to replace "Seven Marshals".
To this day, there is no longer a convincing answer for everyone.
It is also because of this incident that Ji Jingqiu deeply realized that the truth can be obfuscated, even rewritten.
After bidding farewell to Master Bai Lu, Ji Jingqiu, accompanied by Master Song Youde, went to the training room to meet with the batch of junior brothers and sisters from the central region.
After a brief exchange with everyone, Ji Jingqiu heard someone ask how he viewed Shi Xuanzhen, Brother Shi.
With a serious look on his face, Ji Jingqiu responded with an idiom of "repay a peach with a plum", saying: "Brother Shi is a very reliable senior. If anyone has any trouble, they can talk to him about their problems in the group chat."
Quickly, someone raised their hand and asked, "Does Senior Brother Ji also like the things Brother Shi posts in the group?"
Things posted in the group?
Ji Jingqiu subconsciously nodded, then suddenly remembered the small piece of advice he had recently given to Shi Xuanzhen, abruptly halting his nodding chin, stiffly turning around, and coughed, saying:
"I've been very busy recently, so I haven't looked much at the group. I don't know what's been posted, but I'll check it out when I get back."
After the simple exchange.
Ji Jingqiu then bid farewell to everyone, following Master Song to handle some identity verification.
As an external disciple of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, he was already entitled to certain privileges, such as quotas for combat skills, or allocation of resources.
Under the indication of Master Bai Lu, Master Song directly upgraded his privileges to the level of a core disciple.
He could freely access the internal network, browse middle and lower rank combat skills - this was the green light given by Master Bai Lu, not only to improve his martial arts training but also to expose him to more "All Phenomena".
In addition, there was a fixed "consultation quota" every month, through which one could notify internal channels to ask the Martial Arts Masters of the dojo about training issues.
The most critical aspect was the allocation of certain special quotas.
The Four Guardian Stars hold various martial contests every year, both as friendly sparring and to decide the allocation of certain special resource quotas.
For example, martial artists recruited by the Star Division of the Star Group, while enjoying the support of the company, are obliged to fight on its behalf, competing for certain resource quotas.
And powerful entities like the Dragon Tiger Dojo do not need to compete but are entitled to certain fixed allocation quotas.
Ji Jingqiu also learned from Master Song that Brother Shi was not in the dojo today because he had obtained a quota and went to the Ministry of Defense Research Institute.
Today, Ji Jingqiu entered into the core sequence; although it was only in terms of treatment, he also entered the queue, and when a quota becomes available, he would be notified.
[The undercover mission from Supreme True Buddha Sect, completed]
Once he thought about how both Master Bai Lu and Zhou Zhongda had cautioned to be wary of those with uncertain identities.
Ji Jingqiu speculated that some underground society was probably preparing to cause destruction in the central region.
He wasn't sure whether the Supreme True Buddha Sect was involved, but he would go back to inquire and, if convenient, make a report to be a good, law-abiding citizen.
Afterward, he was personally escorted to the airport by Master Song, where he boarded the charter plane of the Star Division and returned to Heavenly Market City.
On the way, with nothing else to do, Ji Jingqiu triggered the Divine Intent left in his mind by Master Bai Lu, and his consciousness instantly immersed into the Heaven and Earth Mountains and Rivers Map.
At this moment, Ji Jingqiu's perspective soared infinitely high.
And then, what he saw was the sinuous and winding rivers and mountains, like veins, and even more so, the magnificent spectacle between heaven and earth.
The Sun, Moon, and Stars in the sky move with Heavenly Time, while the convergence of mountains and rivers on earth stirred the Qi of the land, like Yin Yang blending harmoniously, and occasionally heavy rain would fall, nurturing all life.
Peaks stood tall and proud, with layers upon layers of mountain ranges, either stretching endlessly or steep and rugged, with streams connecting the mountains, the great rivers rushing, and as he looked down from high above, the rivers appeared like lines on a palm.
At last, all Ji Jingqiu could think of was how magnificent it was.
Only by truly being in it could one personally experience the silent grandeur of this vast world, where in the beauty of mountains and rivers, every inch and every bit was filled with vigorous and spirited life.
Previously, when Ji Jingqiu depicted the form of mountains and rivers within his body, he always felt something was missing.
He pondered deeply in meditation and felt that it was "authenticity" and also "vitality."
This picture of the mountains and rivers was merely superficial, unable to form its own cycle, and naturally did not possess real vitality.
But now, he had found an answer.
In this Heaven and Earth Mountains and Rivers Map, beneath each vigorous vitality lay the unspeakable essence of heaven and earth.
Master Bai Lu didn't just give him a painting, he obviously gifted him a splendid and grand Dao!
Merely "walking" through it once, Ji Jingqiu's mind was suddenly bursting with inspiration, gaining a whole new understanding and recognition of the form of mountains and rivers.
For the next few days, Ji Jingqiu was feverishly absorbing the "nutrients" from this Heaven and Earth Mountains and Rivers Map, rapidly strengthening himself.
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A straightforward Direct Punch, seemingly plain and unremarkable, carried a thunderous rumble like rolling thunder striking iron, as if great skill appeared clumsy with no variations, yet beneath that punch rose the lofty ambience of the Sun and Moon soaring up high, accompanied by wind and thunder.
Under this punch, Ji Jingqiu's aura became restrained and profound. His right hand gripped the sword hilt, and he suddenly drew his sword. His aura suddenly soared infinitely high, forming a stark contrast to the previous restrained and serene state, displaying the courage to face thousands of opponents single-handedly!
When the punch collided with the sword, it tore through flesh and bone, yet the former felt as if nothing had happened. Taking advantage of the proximity and the superiority of short weapons, another punch was thrown.
This punch arrived in an instant but gave off a discordant impression, as the punching force was slow and strenuous, as though the punch was thrown against boundless seawater, rising against the current, carrying the thundering roar of surging tides.
Ji Jingqiu felt as though he was mired in a swamp, struggling to extricate himself from the overwhelming force of the punch.
However, this wasn't the first time he had encountered this punch. With his Qi Force bursting forth, he didn't retreat but advanced instead. With one hand, he used his sword to block the punch, feeling half of his body go numb. Grasping his physical advantage, he clenched his teeth and, with his left hand, threw a punch, smashing it hard into the face of the young man. The force was so tremendous that the latter was sent flying away.
A punch for a punch!
Exhilarating!
Within that punch, there was also a faint trace of the opponent's imposing presence, a result of his stealthy learning over the past days.
Master Bai Lu was right; victory or defeat was secondary, the key was what was learned!
But in the blink of an eye.
The figure in mid-air forced a turn, stabilizing its form before charging up again, its momentum like a peak smashing down from the heavens!
Ji Jingqiu was not startled but delighted, using the pressure from his opponent to refine his own Martial Arts, constantly progressing.
The two exchanged blows over a hundred times within a short period, battling across every inch of the arena.
Dominating the opponent physically, Ji Jingqiu had ample room for trial and error. Even though his Martial Arts were far inferior, he could still forcefully change the situation with strength and speed.
It wasn't until the sword in Ji Jingqiu's hand couldn't withstand the pressure and was broken by an opportune punch from his opponent that he lost his leverage.
After which, Ji Jingqiu forcibly exchanged punches with his opponent, relying on his physical superiority, he injured his opponent severely before he was on the brink of death!
Thrilling!
Ji Jingqiu suddenly rose from the Spirit Projection Cabin.
Even after disengaging from the battle, he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly, with his blood surging inside him as if the fight had not ended.
It's just a pity that the sword projected by the White Jade City system was of ordinary quality. If it were Green Master's, it definitely wouldn't have been broken by a punch!
Of course, this also had to do with his lesser comprehension in Sword Skill Martial Arts compared to the other person.
However, he was already quite satisfied with today's result.
He estimated that once he reached the Peak of Divine Will, he could defeat the seventh level in his prime!
That would just be a matter of two weeks.
After packing up, he got up to leave.
In the corner, a young man was constantly observing the situation here. Upon seeing Ji Jingqiu stand up, he quickly recorded the time, then sent a message out.
Shortly after.
In a group named "Arrogant Sun of This Era."
[I Have a Big Spear]: Urgent, urgent, urgent, when's that kid going to break through the eighth level? I want to see the eighth level too!
[Sword Heart Clarity]: He is still on the seventh level. I had my junior brother calculate; from lying down to standing up and coming out, it took him seven minutes, and the time is increasing every day.
[I Have a Big Spear]: What does that mean?
[Crane Standing in a Flock of Chickens]: You mean... this person is not passing the seventh level by trickery, but is using that person on the seventh level to temper his own Martial Arts?
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[Sword Heart Clarity]: Exactly. He is not thinking about surviving three minutes, but defeating that person.
[I Have a Big Spear]: Holy shit, awesome!
[Fen Qinzhu He]: Awesome!
...
Yun Jinghe let out a breath slowly after putting down the terminal.
The group was initiated by themselves after they broke through the Sixth Limit.
Yun Jinghe's body was already drenched in sweat, the pain of engraving Dharma into the Inner Heaven and Earth was like countless blades rampaging and cutting inside him, every nerve trembling, no place to hide, and no choice but to suffer silently.
He sat crossed-legged at the center of the courtyard, looking up at the gradually setting deep red sun in the distance, feeling as if the pain in his body and mind was somewhat alleviated amidst the grandeur of Heaven and Earth.
"Defeat that person on the seventh level..."
Yun Jinghe muttered.
It was an idea he once had, but soon abandoned.
"He really is something..."
"But if this guy really makes it, doesn't that mean I've lost a round before even meeting him?"
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...
Ji Jingqiu stretched his limbs and walked out of the great hall, lifting his eyes to the sky.
The day ends and the rosy clouds will fade away.
Another day passed.
Every day recently, he would visit White Jade City to exchange a couple of moves with the person on the seventh level.
The rest of the time, he was either refining his Martial Arts or admiring the [Heaven and Earth Mountains and Rivers Map], polishing the Divine Form within him.
Ji Jingqiu checked the time, tonight Daoge would bring him forbidden knowledge, he needed to hurry back.
As he moved towards the car that had been waiting for a while.
Ji Jingqiu felt a familiar sense of being locked on.
It was Heart Electricity.
He looked up, and under a nearby bus stop sign, a woman with her hands bandaged stood in silence, gazing at him.
Who? An enemy?
Ji Jingqiu frowned, seeing that she made no move to approach, he did not bother with her, and directly boarded the car.
As the vehicle drove away, he looked through the window and saw the woman watching him leave.
Ji Jingqiu took out his terminal, snapped a photo, and sent it to Zhou Zhongda.
[This person strangely locked onto me with Heart Electricity, not sure if they are those kinds of people with unclear identities you mentioned]
[I'll check it out]
After ending the communication, Ji Jingqiu leaned back and closed his eyes, digesting what he had gained today.
...
Behind.
By the bus stop, the woman silently retracted her gaze and composed a message.
[I've confirmed it, the presence of Hel on him is very weak, we can rule out the possibility that he is targeted by Hel, our focus should still be on Zhuang Butong.]
Instantly, two messages swiftly replied.
[This young man named Ji Jingqiu has great potential, try to see if you can recruit him into the Sect.]
[Also, be careful with your actions, don't expose your whereabouts, it was not easy for us to send you among the Four Guardian Stars.]
