Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree
Chapter 443 - 198: There Are Always Some Birds That Like to Fly into the Blade (8k)

Someone is attempting to cross the forbidden threshold?

Ji Jingqiu instantly became intrigued.

Aunt Mu once mentioned that breaking through the Taboo Sequence on the Ancient Road is different from making a breakthrough outside of it, as one would lose certain predestined qualifications.

He was eager to observe how others crossed the forbidden threshold, to confirm what others encounter when attempting their breakthroughs.

"Where and when?"

"In a few days. I know the person. They are one of the Heavenly Prides from the Southern Wilderness Continent, hailing from an Overlord Level force. If you're interested, we'll set off tonight. It's a bit of a journey, to another Neutral City."

Following this, Senluo stressed emphatically,

"This guy has a sister who has already broken through the Taboo outside the Ancient Road. If he succeeds this time, they will be a family with two Taboos, a formidable future rival on the Ancient Road!"

Ji Jingqiu asked with curiosity, "So, do you plan to create trouble and disrupt the process?"

Senluo fell silent, muttering in a subdued voice, "Others have blazed the trail, we couldn't ask for more. Besides, sabotaging during someone else's Breakthrough is too unscrupulous; our kind does not stoop to such actions."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "That's quite honorable."

Senluo said proudly, "It's not like I can't cross that threshold myself. Once I succeed, our Sun and Moon Alliance will also have two Taboos, looking down upon the Ancient Road as a reigning Overlord!"

"...Why does it feel a bit like playing house?"

"Playing house?" Senluo scoffed coldly, "A play house that will one day oversee tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands? Our alliance has already recruited over a thousand people. Even if I aim for an elite route next, raising the bar and weeding out the mediocre, the numbers will eventually break ten thousand!"

Ji Jingqiu was somewhat surprised; how long had it been, and they had already gathered a team of over a thousand?

That made sense, given the number of Martial Artists on the Ancient Road; ten thousand would indeed be a cut above.

"You've worked hard, little Senluo," Ji Jingqiu encouraged.

Senluo suddenly felt deflated.

This boasting was meaningless; no matter how hard he worked, as long as he wasn't a Taboo, he was just working for this bastard.

Only by becoming a Taboo himself could he grasp fifty percent of the great power!

"Let's go, I'll introduce you to some of our alliance's stronger members."

Senluo led the way, then suddenly remembering something, he said,

"Right, aren't you from the Nine Palaces? With your strength, you should be a leader among the younger generation there, right? Want me to recruit Martial Artists from the Nine Palaces in your name?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded, "That's also my intention, but not just from the Nine Palaces, from the Yanhuang Federation as well. Arrange for someone to handle it later."

To his knowledge, not many from the Federation came this time, only a few hundred, but they were all strong. Even among the Nine Palaces, they would at least be somewhere between True Inheritors and Core Disciples.

Students from the Nine Palaces progress from outer disciples, to inner disciples, then to True Inheritors, and finally to Core Disciples.

Typically, for any force, a Sealing King Martial Artist is sufficient to become a Core Disciple, enjoying the best treatment.

"The Yanhuang Federation?" Senluo paused, the name feeling unfamiliar, but he did not inquire further. Ji Jingqiu had requested it, and he would have it done.

Ji Jingqiu further inquired, "By the way, you mentioned earlier that the Martial Artist attempting to break through the forbidden threshold soon is from the Southern Wilderness Continent. Which civilization, which power do they belong to?"

"What's the matter?"

"Uh, just checking if they're on a list I have..."

Hearing the familiar "keyword," Senluo suddenly remembered their first meeting and subconsciously asked,

"What list?"

"Nothing much, just a list given by an elder."

"...They are from the Moon Ring of the Southern Wilderness Continent."

Ji Jingqiu felt a bit disappointed; if they weren't on the list, it meant they were neither an old friend of Senior He nor an enemy, just a passerby.

Under Senluo's guidance, several high-ranking members of the Sun and Moon Alliance finally met their hidden backer.

Senluo really had some ability; in just over half a month, he had recruited two Sealing King Peaks, and six Sealing Kings, one of the Sealing King Peaks shared his lineage, also from the Purple Crystal Clan.

"This is Zi Rixin, currently responsible for the daily operations of the alliance. This guy is very capable; bringing him in was one of the best decisions I've made."

Senluo solemnly introduced the only Marquis Martial Artist among them, whose strength was not the most top-notch, but he handled the alliance's day-to-day affairs deftly and efficiently.

Ji Jingqiu knew well that in building a force, not only the composition of the top forces was important, but also a professional decision-making layer was equally significant.

Looking through the Federation's history, many forces were not that different in overall strength, but their ultimate fates were vastly different, the key lying in the daily operations and decision-making.

Zi Rixin was significantly older than the rest, with a warm and gracious smile, and his eyes held sincerity, giving off an extremely comfortable vibe, clearly someone adept at "social interaction."

According to him, he came from a commercial civilization where his family's creed was to treat others with sincerity, with integrity at the forefront.

"This must be Brother Ji?"

The Martial Artist from the same clan as Senluo's eyes gleamed; he had heard from Senluo about meeting a brave and heroic big brother upon entering the Ancient Road, whose strength was formidable, even greater than his own. He couldn't help but persuade others to join them for companionship on the Ancient Road.

Even stronger than Senluo!

This was surely a Taboo Sequence! Moreover, a Taboo Martial Artist achieved beyond the Ancient Road!

Senluo coughed dryly. He had already laid the groundwork for Ji Jingqiu's arrival, but naturally, he wouldn't say that he was forced into cooperation after being pinned to the ground. So, he beautified the story a little.

"Alright, we can talk later when there's more time. In the next few days, Brother Ji and I are off to the Qingnang Plane. Remember to keep an eye on the movements of that unnamed small world over the next few days; it hasn't opened yet, and it will likely take at least another half a month."

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