Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

"The examples of rebirth through borrowed bodies have always been highly criticized. Who among us hasn't risen from humble beginnings? No one wishes for their young disciples to be targeted."

Someone spoke solemnly, receiving nods of agreement from others. Ji Jingqiu also nodded, condemning this behavior.

Han Qingxun nodded and said:

"When you're out there, you must be wary of an organization called the 'Hunting Star Association.'

"This organization specifically hunts down Heavenly Pride Martial Artists who haven't yet reached the realm of Heavenly Person, offering certain individuals the chance to start anew."

"They even dare to hunt down the legendary Divine Prohibition!"

"Hunting Star Association?" Jing Qiu whispered, finding the name somewhat familiar, quickly recalling it from memory.

There is a similarly named organization in the Great Universe.

He had learned about it from an elf girl upon entering the Po Suo half-plane. This organization indeed hunted prodigies.

When speaking of this organization, Han Qingxun's expression became very serious:

"This organization is truly terrifying, with a vast background. It's said to have ties with all sides, so they dare to hunt Divine Prohibition without fearing the forces behind them."

Someone sneered: "Divine Prohibition? Right now, there's a Divine Prohibition in the Great Universe, do they dare go after them?"

The others chuckled lightly.

Ji Jingqiu stroked his chin, unexpectedly receiving a warning.

Is the Hunting Star Association hunting Divine Prohibition?

I wonder if the Hunting Star Association of the Great Universe will come looking for him.

"We've arrived!"

The group traveled to the end of their journey, finally seeing an old man with white hair entrenched in the void ahead of them.

"That senior is from the neutral force of Putuo Heaven, responsible for guarding the exit of the Cosmic Light Fragments, preventing anyone from accidentally entering or escaping from within."

Han Qingxun whispered, leading the group forward to present their identifications.

Seeing this, Ji Jingqiu felt uneasy. He didn't have any identification. Can it be replaced?

Han Qingxun glanced at him. Since Ji Jingqiu's physical body had been destroyed before, and it was reconstructed on the spot, he naturally had no proof on him.

Just as he was about to explain, the gatekeeping elder opened his eyes, scanning the crowd, his gaze suddenly fixed on Ji Jingqiu.

Gradually.

The elder's brows furrowed.

He stared at Ji Jingqiu for a long while, then suddenly reprimanded:

"You old thing, reincarnated yet unable to erase the Tribulation Qi upon you, eager to compete with the young generation? Have you no shame?"

Suddenly—

The crowd surrounding Ji Jingqiu quickly withdrew, scattering.

Everyone felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, staring at Ji Jingqiu with shock and fear.

Is Tian Qiu an old figure who has seized a new body?!

Ji Jingqiu slowly formed a question mark.

"Senior, one can eat indiscriminately, but words must not be said without care. I'm only eighteen this year!"

Ji Jingqiu protested seriously, not being tactful even though the other person was a senior.

Because this accusation was extremely nasty; it obliterated his unparalleled talent.

The crowd was shocked once more. Tian Qiu is only eighteen?!

Then there's no mistake!

This person must be an old soul possessing a new body!

Just like those they discussed earlier!

The gatekeeping elder's gaze was piercing, yet the more he looked, the more astonished he became.

——Having barely stepped into the Heart Image Realm, his physical body already approaches the standard of a Heavenly Person's Magic Body, tsk. With his current physique, if he were to break through the Heavenly Human Boundary, wouldn't the initial Magic Body formed be capable of carrying Dao Patterns?

——Could it be he is experimenting with a new path and has already achieved some success?

With thoughts swirling in his mind, the elder did not wish to offend this Taoist friend any further. Being able to serve as a gatekeeper here meant maintaining neutrality.

He said lightly: "If you say you are not, then perhaps I have mistaken."

Ji Jingqiu: "?"

He glanced at the crowd who were warm and full of words wanting to befriend this extraordinary Martial Artist from the Heavenly Saint Lake.

Now, the warmth was gone; all that remained was vigilance and a palpable hostility.

Only Han Qingxun stood by him, frowning slightly, lost in thought.

Ji Jingqiu sighed: "Encountered a senior lacking respect, randomly dismissing my talent and accusing me of something disgraceful, this enmity today, Tian Qiu remembers."

The gatekeeping elder's face darkened, unwilling to give this rogue any face, coldly snorted:

"Some people may appear youthful and vibrant on the outside, but in truth, their roots have long rotted, leaving their spirit steeped in weariness beyond concealment..."

The next moment.

The elder's voice abruptly stopped.

Jing Qiu's spirit was like a perfect Heart Moon, resplendent and luminous, clear and distinct, with an inherent exuberant vitality devoid of any weariness or deathly air, instead filled with high morale, its energy filling the void.

The elder's eyes widened in disbelief.

Jing Qiu stood calmly, allowing the inspection.

"How strange..." the elder murmured, "Can even one's spirit be reborn?"

Jing Qiu snorted coldly, continuing to murmur, "Some seniors are so set in their ways they prefer to imagine impossible things rather than admit to their own mistakes."

Beside him, Han Qingxun wiped off sweat, thinking how this Junior Brother Tian Qiu indeed had little experience, which explained why his elders sent him out to gain some.

The other party, although a veteran powerful figure in a neutral force, wouldn't harm them, but there's no need to offend like this...

The old gatekeeper's face grew darker as he employed a secret technique to verify whether Jing Qiu's spirit had any traces of concealment and simultaneously used another Heart Inquiry Secret Technique to question Jing Qiu's real age.

Jing Qiu responded calmly, showing no difference from before.

Not to mention he didn't lie, even if he did, as Hel would say, this mere 'Heavenly King' would never detect the spiritual movements of one who cultivated the [Formless Heavenly Demon Technique] and the [Fire House Buddha Hell].

Though there was a great disparity in Fetal Breathing accumulation, ultimately, it was the same realm.

The old gatekeeper's eyes widened again.

The secret technique showed no reaction; could he truly be a peerless genius?!

Gasp—

Heart Image Realm, with physical strength close to the Heavenly Person Magic Body standard, such a prodigy...

The old gatekeeper's eyes lit up, "Young friend, do you have a master?"

At these words, the surrounding crowd stood stunned.

No, wasn't this a monumental mistake on your part?!

The crowd exchanged glances, starting to regret their previous actions, while they noted the steadfast Han Qingxun who had never left his post.

No wonder he's a genius disciple of [Yaochi Fairyland]!

To this outcome, Han Qingxun was not actually surprised.

For he had previously tested with a sect's secret technique, verifying that Jing Qiu had never lied throughout his journey, and more importantly, his Spirit Light, already revealed earlier was pure and dazzling, without any impurity or weariness.

Jing Qiu unaffectedly spoke, his arrogance undiminished:

"Heavenly Saint Lake, Tian Qiu."

The old gatekeeper couldn't help but reveal a look of regret, having already fallen into the True Saint Dojo.

Could this lad be the 'Saint Heir candidate' of the True Saint Dojo's generation?

The old gatekeeper secretly speculated that with such physical and spiritual strength, it might have only been possible from the personal guidance of those two True Saints from the Heavenly Saint Lake...

Yet, he still had some doubts in his heart.

The Spirit Light couldn't be faked, but why did this young man have a trace of remaining Tribulation Qi?

Could it be those two from the Heavenly Saint Lake have researched some special Body Refining Secret Technique related to Tribulation Qi, to forge such a physique in the Heart Image Realm?

He sighed internally, noting every sect was forging new paths for the future...

"Senior, may I ask if there is any specific information about this piece of Cosmic Light Fragment?" someone inquired with cupped hands.

The old gatekeeper nodded: "This time's Cosmic Light Fragment is one of the most special kind, involving a stream of time from the past and a certain vanished top-tier force some of you may have heard of, known as the ancient [All Phenomena Heaven]."

The crowd fell silent, with most having never heard of this force.

Jing Qiu heard a sharp intake of breath beside him and immediately knew that his encyclopedic Senior Brother Han was knowledgeable about the inside story.

As expected, this brother trembled as he spoke:

"Is it really [All Phenomena Heaven]? That [All Phenomena Heaven] which, millions of years ago, somehow ascended the entire sect into the Great Universe and finally moved to the Nine States?"

The old gatekeeper glanced at Jing Qiu's confused face and took the initiative to explain:

"When I mentioned [All Phenomena Heaven], it might not ring a bell for you, but how about [All Phenomena Heavenly Kingdom]?"

Jing Qiu's expression turned to shock.

All Phenomena Heavenly Kingdom?

The nation of the All Phenomena God Lord in the Nine States?

Jing Qiu couldn't help but be astonished; if so, then this Heart's Desire Technique was remarkably precise indeed!

The old gatekeeper mused: "There was a previous misunderstanding, but never mind, consider this as a gift to settle the karma."

With that, he pointed, and a jade token flew into Jing Qiu's hand, warm to the touch.

"This item can protect your life inside; if faced with disaster, crush it to withdraw voluntarily."