Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 398 - 185: Divine Treasure Skills, Summoning the God, No Wrong Nicknames Given

Beicang Commerce Alliance, headquarters.

In the past two weeks.

A special investigation team from the Federation Security Bureau has moved into the major member companies of the Beicang Commerce Alliance with lightning speed and launched a comprehensive investigation.

Although the Beicang Commerce Alliance is one of the five major commerce alliances in the Federation, with tentacles extending into various fields and economic strength that could be considered terrifying, this time there was no room for maneuvering. This was because, apart from the Security Bureau, forces led by the Dragon Tiger Dojo were also involved.

In addition, the Qin Family, which had previously stated their support for Grandmaster Ji Jingqiu, were exerting their influence as well.

After establishing certain baseline issues between both parties, several leading companies gave up some of their senior executives, and thus this power struggle entered a phase of painful concessions.

At this moment.

What should have been a negotiation room had turned into a projection hall.

When Ji Jingqiu forcefully ascended to the seventeenth floor, the meeting room fell into a brief silence.

Members of the Beicang Commerce Alliance felt their spirits stirred, knowing that in the upcoming discussions, the Alliance would likely pay even more than they had initially anticipated...

At this time, a long, drawn-out sigh came from the meeting room.

Long Qingyang's eyes were deep, as he muttered to himself, "What a good kid, who was nearly destroyed by some people's shameless infighting. It seems that my Dragon Tiger Dojo has indeed been too complacent in the recent years. Although I may not cross the threshold of Grandmaster in this life, leveraging the foundation of the dojo to exchange for a Grandmaster isn't really an issue..."

The representatives of the Beicang Commerce Alliance changed their expressions.

Yao Heshan, representing the Federation, narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about how excessive Long Qingyang's previous offer had been, tantamount to a lion's open mouth. He was embarrassed to support his old friend, but now...

In the projected image, that young man looked back with a domineering composure, causing Yao Heshan's heart to skip a beat.

He sighed, indeed Long Qingyang was correct this time. Such a raw jade was the future of the Federation, the hope for a peaceful life through this era.

Thinking of this, he made up his mind and calmly said:

"Let's do as the Dragon Tiger Dojo suggests."

...

Leaving others to deal with and confirm the details, Long Qingyang and Yao Heshan walked out of the meeting room side by side.

"East Three Bright Star?" Yao Heshan was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Naturally, it's possible. I'll make the decision, once he ascends to Heart Image, the Federation can grant him the East Three Bright Star as his private domain."

It was common for many martial artists within the Federation to seek control of their birthplace after their rise to power.

The Federation would only support Ji Jingqiu's desire to do so because it proved that Ji Jingqiu was someone who honored his roots.

However, upon hearing Long Qingyang's further requests, Yao Heshan hesitated, saying:

"Now? There's no need to rush this. With the talent of this youngster, it probably won't take many years for him to ascend to Heart Image. Mainly, the Federation has no precedent of granting a planet as a fief to someone in the True Seed Realm. You know how difficult it is to establish such a precedent."

Long Qingyang replied firmly, "That's why I'm seeking you. Give me a definite answer, then I'll approach the Ji Family."

Yao Heshan rubbed his temples, frowning in silence. Such unprecedented matters were the hardest to get approved. If it weren't for Ji Jingqiu, he wouldn't even be considering it right now.

Finally, Yao Heshan nodded, saying:

"Alright, I'll communicate with the higher-ups first. There's a high probability it will pass, after all, Ji Jingqiu has already proven himself. It's just that the paperwork is going to be quite troublesome..."

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"Your protector God..."

The Guardian God, who hadn't seen him for a long time, was sprawled outside the Pure Land, looking at the protector God sitting cross-legged and meditating for a long time, with some astonishment and uncertainty, murmuring,

"Is this the path to the Reincarnation Body?"

Ji Jingqiu asked in detail, but the Guardian God just shook his head and remained silent. After observing the protector God for a while, he withdrew his gaze and looked at the Pure Land.

First glancing at a certain fish lying on its back sunbathing in the Lotus Pond, the Divine Lord spoke in a strangely significant tone,

"Next time I will introduce someone else to you."

"Someone else?"

"Mm, Lord Meng Zhang," said the Guardian God, looking up, "Has Hel approached you recently?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

"Try to minimize your communication with her. Although we have reached a consensus with her and have some cooperation with certain parties, the things you should be wary of, you must still beware," warned the Guardian God.

Ji Jingqiu nodded solemnly. That's exactly what he had been doing. He was introverted, and without elders by his side, he really didn't dare to talk much with bad women.

The Guardian God slowly began to speak, finally moving onto the main topic: "I am here to convey the intentions of several Divine Lords. You have done very well, surpassing the ancients in the True Seed Realm and breaking the Federation's ultimate boundary."

"Next, you need to go to the Main Temple of the Divine Lords, where you will learn the 'Divine Storage' opening techniques, to prepare for making a breakthrough to the Divine Travel Realm on the Nine Provinces Ancient Road."

"Divine Storage techniques?" Ji Jingqiu asked curiously, "What is this? Does the Divine Travel Realm have this kind of transformation?"

As far as he knew, there were only two steps in the Divine Travel Realm.

One step is to capture the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanisms, to accommodate within oneself as nourishment for ascending Chains, theoretically capturing one piece of spiritual mechanism would be enough to take this step, but normally no one does this because every piece of spiritual mechanism accepted brings an all-around improvement.

The second step is to cultivate and refine the Divine Sense.

"This is a 'gap' that several Divine Lords and Hel have together filled in for the Federation Martial Arts, a pioneering effort pertaining to the Divine Travel Realm. You and a few other youngsters will be the first group to try."

"For now, you cannot practice it; you will only grasp the theory and understand how to cultivate. Once you break through to the Divine Travel, then you can attempt it."

"The Federation Martial Arts is constantly progressing. This expansion is actually related to Hel. Their civilization system is fundamentally different from ours; at the starting point of cultivation, there is the concept of Three Great Secret Treasures. The Divine Storage techniques are in fact inspired by these Three Great Secret Treasures, as a supplement to the Divine Travel Realm."

Three Great Secret Treasures?

Ji Jingqiu suddenly remembered.

During the latter half of the night when Mu Juncheng first came to the Four Guardian Stars and challenged various parties, in his dazed state, he had made contact with Hel, who had mentioned these so-called "Three Great Secret Treasures," using it to tempt him.

Ji Jingqiu did not pursue the matter for the moment, deciding to clear it up after he visited the Divine Temple.

"I wonder if the Divine Lords are aware of the matters concerning East Three Bright Star?" Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment and then asked.

The Guardian God raised its head and flung down Fatty Hu who was swinging on Its beard, saying: "You mean that Daoist Sect? If you are worried, you can actually build a Divine Lord Temple on East Three Bright Star and invite a Divine Lord to go back."

Ji Jingqiu said in surprise, "Can that be done?"

He remembered that the Godly domains within the Federation were extremely strictly divided. A small place like East Three Bright Star only had a few minor gods now. If they could invite a Divine Lord to return, that would be incredible.

"Naturally, provided that the Divine Lord is willing to do you the favor." The Guardian God pondered, "How about this, when the time comes you take the Dragon Tiger dojo route, and build me a temple as well. That way I can lock in the coordinates of East Three Bright Star and descend anytime when necessary. As for the Divine Lord, you will have to personally inquire at the Divine Lord Temple."

Ji Jingqiu's spirit was lifted.

Although the Gods rarely intervened in the mortal world, when it came to situations endangering the children of the Federation, They would choose to act.

Inviting these Divine Lords to return would truly bring a guarantee to East Three Bright Star!

He could also rest assured in planting the tree seed obtained from the Cangqing Lineage on East Three Bright Star.

"Okay, get yourself ready and you can head to the Divine Lord Temple," the Guardian God instructed. "The Divine Lords have stated that it may take about a month in total."

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Half a month later.

On the periphery of the Holy Hall Civilization's territory.

Dozens of starships completed spatial jumps, arranged in formation, and advanced towards the center of the Holy Hall Civilization.

On the central starship.

"Has the list of participants from the Yanhuang Federation for this Civilizational Exchange Battle been obtained? Are there any individuals of interest?" asked a luxuriously dressed young man who looked no different from a Federation human, his eyes and lashes faintly golden, with a pale golden glow shimmering on his creamy skin.

He was a member of the Spirit Clan from the Human-like Alliance, who also called themselves the Holy Spirit Race.

"Your Highness, the Federation has tight security, but we still got the list. According to our current investigation, there are two participants that require special attention."

"Oh? Are they members of those six Emperor Clans?" the luxuriously dressed young man asked with interest.

"One of the Martial Artists with the surname Ji indeed comes from an Emperor Clan of the Yanhuang Federation, but the other Martial Artist is not, according to the information we have gathered so far. This person has a high reputation within the Yanhuang Federation, known as Zhang Buzhou, nicknamed Zhang Sandao," said the middle-aged man gravely.

"Zhang Sandao..." The luxuriously dressed young man narrowed his eyes slightly, "It appears he's a master of the blade. If I remember correctly, several of the notable figures from the Yanhuang Federation a thousand years ago were adept in blade techniques."

"The nickname suggests that his first three moves are undoubtedly fierce and domineering, and may even determine victory or defeat in three strikes. Your Highness, you only need to figure out how to withstand or dodge the first three strikes, and you've mostly won," the middle-aged man suggested cautiously.

The young man dressed in luxury nodded; he thought the same.

There is no wrong nickname, only a wrong name!

Confidently, he said: "I have a Defensive Secret Skill. Once executed, although it will consume most of my Primordial Qi, even if I go all out, no Sealing King Peak should be able to break through my defenses in a short period."

The middle-aged man complimented, "Your Highness will surely make a name for himself in the Fourth Star Ring this time."

The young man looked forward, where the Holy Hall Divine Temple loomed in space, barely visible in his line of sight, a seriousness in his eyes unprecedented as he said:

"Has our clan investigated clearly whether that madwoman of the Holy Hall is truly a God's Son?"