Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 442 - 197: Bamboo Shadows Sweep the Dust off the Steps Without a Trace, the Moon Pierces the Pond's Depths Leaving No Mark. _4

At the beginning of cultivation, Master Yang introduced the Starving Tiger Visualization to him, saying that once mastered, it could nurture a Charging Tiger that guards the martial artist within the Spirit Ocean.

Now, he had indeed realized it from the spiritual to the actual realm.

Several days later.

Ji Jingqiu rushed to the Void Boat City located in the Void Boat Half-plane.

The Void Boat Half-plane is very small, with only an ancient city standing in the center of the plane, but this 'small' is relative to the plane itself; Void Boat City can accommodate tens of millions of people with ease, making it a super-large city with dozens of city gates.

As Ji Jingqiu entered the ancient city, he was immediately surrounded by a group of martial artists.

"Brother! Would you like to join our Iron Blood Brother Society? Our society has no thresholds, and all martial artists are welcome! As long as you agree to join, we are willing to accept you!"

"Friend, take a look at our Seven Stars Association, led by big shots from seven first-class civilizations! Guaranteed wins!"

"Brother, are you interested in joining the business world? You can gain enough resources for cultivation without exploring the Ancient Road plane!"

...

This scene made Ji Jingqiu's demeanor astonished; surrounded by a group of martial artists, he somewhat felt the chaos of being recruited by various clubs when he first entered university.

Is it the way he entered Void Boat City that was wrong?

Should he walk in again?

Some martial artists noticed the Blood Tiger beneath him, recognizing that it was a Spiritual Image that could only be condensed in the Divine Travel Realm, and became even more enthusiastic, thinking he was a rising master that needed to be recruited.

Ji Jingqiu broke free from the crowd, patted Fatty Hu's head to signal it to shrink, and then walked down the street, casually strolling around.

After some exploration, he learned that in this past half-month, many martial artists had settled in Void Boat City and started doing "business".

Although there were quite a few native residents, compared to the entire city, their numbers were small. Many martial artists who arrived earlier directly occupied some shops.

Many martial artists explored the Ancient Road, exchanging resources that were not much use to them, and also needing a safe area for cultivation...

Void Boat City took on such a role.

On the Ancient Road, there were probably many cities like Void Boat City.

Generally speaking, the development here was rapid, and many martial artists discovered their identities on the Ancient Road faster than anticipated.

As Ji Jingqiu continued into the depths of the city, he found that the control of Void Boat City was in the hands of the natives.

There were six major clans jointly maintaining the city's security, all with several Chains Realm masters stationed, and there were rumors that Heart Image Warriors were in closed-door cultivation within these clans.

For now, Void Boat City was very safe and peaceful; occasional conflicts were normal but largely within controllable limits, maintained not just by the six clans but also involving trialists, who also required a secure "rear".

Along the way, Ji Jingqiu also heard many discussions about certain powerful individuals.

They were martial artists who had made their names on the exploratory path of the Ancient Road, either as lone rangers or already rallying forces in their embryonic forms.

Ji Jingqiu hoped Senluo was among the latter.

Using the sensing from his Heart Flame All Phenomena Lamp on the wick, he confirmed that Senluo was also in this city.

But he only knew the general direction.

After leisurely reaching the approximate area, Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment, then clenched his fist and punched towards the sky.

Instantly, with a Dragon Roar and Tiger Roar, the Fist Strength turned into a nearly thousand-meter-long writhing dragon, coherent and blasting into the sky, leaving a striking fist mark.

This was their agreed signal.

This punch startled many nearby martial artists, astounded by the grandeur displayed in the punch, seeing themselves as no more than willows in the wind against this Fist Strength.

Some thought that there was going to be a fight involving a strong figure, hurriedly packing up their shops preparing to close, because even with security martial artists, they couldn't arrive so quickly.

And regarding this fist mark...

They were very skeptical about the enforcement team's effectiveness!

"No need to worry, everyone. I'm just looking for someone."

As they scrambled, a Spirit Communication spread to all directions, carrying a sense of tranquility and peace, calming the public's panic.

Some sighed in relief, while others were shocked by the profound depth of this spiritual cultivation.

...

Atop a high building.

Several martial artists were sitting cross-legged here, clinking cups and displaying strong Qi; they were among the top martial artists in this city.

Upon sensing the kilometer-long fist mark nearby, the conversation among them suddenly ceased, all faces turning solemn as they looked outside.

A figure suddenly stood up; it was Senluo, who had been absent for over half a month.

He said indifferently, "Gentlemen, please excuse me for a moment. My brother has returned, and I must go to welcome him."

Everyone's gaze sharpened. Senluo's brother?

His strength was also top-notch among the people here, unmatched by anyone except for the "Little Saint," who had entered the Taboo ranks.

Moreover, it was said that he had suppressed his realm without advancing because he hoped to take one more step forward, a step that was not far off!

A martial artist with blonde hair like a lion's mane immediately said, "Was that Senluo's brother just now?!"

Everyone's hearts sank; they could not unleash the punch they had seen earlier, which had reached a kilometer without dispersing, indicating an extremely powerful physique.

Senluo was already strong; now with such a formidable brother added, the Sun and Moon Alliance was likely to rise. If his brother could compete with the Little Saint of the Life Master Association...

Some people's eyes shifted, thinking of quickly sending this news back. The arrival of a top-tier fighter would inevitably cause a shift in the dynamics of Void Boat City; others enthusiastically stood up, wanting to go with Senluo to greet and befriend another top-tier fighter.

"Next time, I'll introduce him to you all." Senluo waved his hand, eager to fetch him to avoid any delay, "I must excuse myself this time."

With that, he leaped down from the high building and rushed towards the source of the fist strength.

...

Ji Jingqiu had been waiting in place for quite a while, finally seeing a figure descending nearby.

"Why are you so slow?"

"I got delayed a bit..." Senluo stared at Ji Jingqiu, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "You've made a breakthrough in Divine Travel? So hastily? Didn't you want to wait and try to progress further in the True Seed Realm?!"

Ji Jingqiu was also surprised, "How have you not breached yet? Haven't grasped the opportune moment?"

Senluo stifled a breath, "It's not so easy to break through Taboo! I'm preparing to cultivate for a few more days. It's already fast. The other two on par with me still don't know how long they'll need!"

Ji Jingqiu sighed, "I'm envious of you guys, knowing the direction to move forward. I reached the pinnacle of the True Seed Realm, and after advancing one more step, I couldn't see any path ahead, and was quite lost. It was only after realizing the principle that not everything can be exhausted, I opted to make a breakthrough opportunistically."

Senluo: "..."

He had been in Void Boat City for half a month, setting up a force called the "Sun and Moon Alliance", initially forming its scale, and during this period, he had never met anyone who could act tougher than him.

Until Ji Jingqiu came to Void Boat City!

Ji Jingqiu smiled and said, "Enough fooling around, how's the recent development? Any issues that require physical resolution? I can lend a hand. Also, I need to make use of the forces and connections you've developed recently."

Senluo's face darkened as he bluntly said, "The contracts are signed; what's mine is yours. But let me clarify, the force is still in its initial stage, and there's not much to offer for now."

"Intelligence as well, I'll fetch it myself," said Ji Jingqiu casually, "I'm currently refining Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism, but a thread of spiritual mechanism has taken me half a month, the progress is too slow. I'm thinking, is there a way to speed it up?"

Senluo frowned, puzzled, "What kind of spiritual mechanism are you refining that takes half a month?"

In his understanding, even for superior spiritual machines, seven to eight days were usually sufficient.

"A thread of nine feet nine spiritual mechanism."

Senluo was stunned and exclaimed, "You found a thread of Upper Upper Rank Heaven and Earth Spirit Mechanism?! Is that the opportunity prepared for you by the power backing you? No wonder you're so eager to break through Divine Travel!"

He took a deep breath, steadying his spirit, and thought, "If you want to increase the speed of refining spiritual mechanisms… Actually, we indeed know of a place where cultivation of refining spiritual mechanisms can be accelerated, and we're planning to take it!"

"To take it?"

"Yes, to take it!" Senluo's eyes shone, "It's a land with no owner, and I plan to take it over as the foundation of our enterprise. However, there are many competitors, and it's good that you've come!"

"What's the name of the force you created?" asked Ji Jingqiu suddenly.

"Sun and Moon Alliance."

Ji Jingqiu chuckled, "Who's the sun, and who's the moon?"

"For now, big brother you are the sun, and I'm the moon," Senluo sincerely stated, hiding a deep ambition in his heart.

He hadn't expected Ji Jingqiu to break through so quickly; thus, his chance to challenge Ji Jingqiu also had to be postponed!

"Right, there's no rush for that place, I'll take you to observe a breakthrough!" Senluo began changing the subject.

"What's so interesting about a breakthrough?"

Senluo solemnly said, "It's not an ordinary breakthrough, but a breakthrough of the Taboo Gate! In another city, someone is attempting to cross the threshold of the Taboo Gate!"