Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 375 - 179: First Among Peers_3

Ji Jingqiu gently stroked the Green Master; a crack silently spread across the blade.

At this moment, he clearly felt the "will" emanating from the Green Master.

"Another strike to decide the victor between you and me," Ji Jingqiu looked up at the short-haired woman he met once at the Four Guardian Stars.

"Alright!" Qin Qingjue's expression turned grave, her hand pressing on the hilt; "This strike, is called 'Ancient Flow.'"

Buzz!

As the words dropped.

The sword momentum rose.

Qin Qingjue, like the sword in her hand, was decisive; the long sword suddenly vanished, only to reappear with a thin gleam of light, as if it were a crack splitting the darkness, its radiance blooming, illuminating the vast land, asking under the Ancient Flow, who decides fate!

In an instant.

Qin Qingjue's aura underwent a drastic change; although her strike had not yet fallen, those around who came to watch, even if not the targets, were also enveloped by her Sword Intent.

The crowd felt as if they were standing at the crest of a tide, facing the raging waves of the Ancient Flow, feeling insignificant and humble.

This sense of powerlessness, imprinted deep within their hearts, once the seed was planted, their strength would greatly diminish.

"Excellent sword!" Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but praise, his eyes shining as he drew his own sword.

In the face of this daunting strike, Ji Jingqiu's spirit merged with his blade, once more sensing some kind of vigorous will from the Green Master; his desire for battle burning like an intense fire within.

Faced with the sword that seemed to suppress all worldly matters, Ji Jingqiu raised his own to slash, carrying with it the intent of Silent Annihilation.

This strike seemed casual and remote from worldly concerns, but where the Green Master's edge passed, all splendors were wiped away, all Dharma dissolved.

Qin Qingjue's hand grasping the sword's hilt tightened slightly, veins on the back of her hand emerging.

[Ancient Flow] was the strongest Sword Skill she wielded at this moment, yet Ji Jingqiu shattered it with sheer force; both the refinement of her sword technique and the underlying truth were cleanly swept away!

Under this strike, all your vast Sword Intent was merely a mirage, all but illusion!

All wiped away!

Both fighters stopped at the point of contact, the outcome clear.

Qin Qingjue took another deep look at him and asked softly:

"What is this strike called?"

Ji Jingqiu sheathed his sword, his demeanor calm:

"This strike is called, 'A Sliver of Hope.'"

...

The Heavenly Human Martial Artists who were joking earlier have now all fallen silent.

Having witnessed Ji Jingqiu's strike effortlessly obliterate all dazzling brilliance.

Even the Heavenly Human Martial Artists present couldn't help but fall silent.

"A Sliver of Hope..." someone murmured softly.

The fundamental truth contained within this strike, even they had to respect!

"From today on, the Federation's number one of this generation, beyond dispute!" someone declared in a deep voice, "The first among them, Ji Jingqiu of the Dragon Tiger Dojo!"

"Once he achieves Godseeing, perhaps he may challenge White Jade City, and ascend to the highest position that has stood for thousands of years..."

...

"Ke, have you anything left to say?"

Atop the mountain summit, moonlight cascaded like water upon the clouds.

The old man's smile was mocking.

For a clash of Dragon Tiger not seen by other Heavenly Human Martial Artists, these two top Great Grandmasters, of course did not miss it.

Ke Qianchi looked afar at someone, speaking calmly: "This young man is indeed extraordinary, much different from the average. I hope he truly can shoulder the Federation's mantle, and seize more 'Heavenly Time' for us on the Ancient Road."

The old man chuckled: "It's funny, this lad is also surnamed Ji, don't you have anything to say?"

Ke Qianchi glanced at the shabby old man, devoid of any semblance of seniority, speaking indifferently: "Though the boy comes from humble beginnings, in how he deals with others, he appears to be just right, indicative of good family teaching, far from those who have been spoiled from birth."

The old man squinted and said, "The affairs in the West and on the Heavenly Road should also take a break. With the trouble of the Nine States looming, how long do you Ke family plan to stir things up?"

Ke Qianchi calmly replied: "I never meddle in such matters. If I really took action, would that young man still have a chance to survive? However, I do have some differing views about the situation in the West."

"Oh? Let's hear it."

"The conflicts in the West have been building up for too long, it's better to dredge rather than block. Instead of suppressing it again, we might as well use this chance to ignite it completely. Before the Nine States invade the Great Universe, those who should be killed will be killed, resolving conflicts that can be resolved, lest when the front lines engage in battle, we still have to worry about fires flaring up behind us."

Ke Qianchi looked at the old man and said,

"While we are still here, everything is under control, but if one day we are gone, whether the world falls into chaos will be up to certain individuals."

The old man fell silent for a moment before speaking slowly: "We're all people of the Federation, with war on the front lines, would they really have the cheek to fan the flames from behind?"

Ke Qianchi scoffed: "All I can advise is to never underestimate certain people's moral lows and shortsightedness."

The old man sighed: "Putting everything else aside, if a killing really ensues, with desperation driving them to the wall, how many innocent civilians of the Federation would die? Would the Heavenly Road descend into chaos? If the defense lines turn critical with the chaos on the Heavenly Road, how many disasters will take advantage of the vulnerability? Do you honestly think you can handle it?"

"If not dead today, then it will just be tomorrow, and even more will die tomorrow," Ke Qianchi said coldly, "And it's not just the people of the Federation; the Six Great Families will have to endure this purge internally; will your Mu Family be an exception?"

He stood up abruptly, leaving a calm comment, "Elder Mu, you care too much for the Federation; always looking ahead and back, you'll end up losing even more later on."

The old man replied tersely: "Can't compare to you who only cares about your Ke family's little patch."

Ke Qianchi spoke with composure: "Marshal He once said, 'Until you have sufficient ability, being a selfish sun that only illuminates the ground around you is much better than being a selfless Saint who harbors the world in their heart but lacks the ability to shine upon everyone.'"

The old man's mouth twitched: "The Supreme Grandmaster lacks sufficient ability?"

Ke Qianchi spoke darkly: "Compared to our ancestors, what are you and I really?"

The old man had no comeback.

In his youth, he aspired to stand shoulder to shoulder with his ancestors and become a Supreme Grandmaster at the pinnacle of Martial Arts.

Only by reaching this realm did he realize how far the distance really was from his ancestors.

As Ke Qianchi prepared to leave, the old man asked, "Aren't you planning to meet your young one tomorrow with me, as well as Ji Jingqiu?"

Ke Qianchi paused, then continued, vanishing from the scene, leaving behind a sentence.

"Please relay a message for me, let them cultivate well and strive to be like you, embracing the Federation in their eyes."

The old man shook his head, his gaze locking onto the distant Ji Jingqiu.

The Zen contained within this young man is truly unmatched; perhaps he could be led to attempt comprehending the Mu Family's highest legacy...

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