Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Marshal Mu appeared here, but his divine split dissipated.

Before leaving, he also told Ji Jingqiu that the [Fire House Buddha Hell Visualization] is the top-notch reincarnation cultivation method in this world, but as for how to practice it specifically, he only said two words—

Merit.

In addition, he specifically reminded Ji Jingqiu that if the Four Guardian Stars encounter any issues, he doesn't need to get involved, and just needs to safeguard the East Three Bright Star, as it's the Federation's last resort.

This made Ji Jingqiu recall the scene he saw when resonating with a star and being on the same frequency.

In Hel's words, the East Three Bright Star connects to the Sea of Void. In the past, the Saint King's lineage controlled a similar "portal", using it as a springboard to connect the realms.

Is this the backup plan for the Federation?

On the flip side, the East Three Bright Star could also become a springboard for other worlds to enter the Great Universe.

If it really comes to that, with countless forces using the East Three Bright Star as a passage and the Federation lacking power for self-preservation, the situation could be worrisome.

Just as Ji Jingqiu was contemplating this.

"Ji Jingqiu, have you already conspired with that scum, planning this day in advance?"

In the Inner Realm, Hel's expression was gloomy, her gaze deep and cold, surrounded by an aura of chill, as if ready to devour anyone.

Ji Jingqiu didn't respond.

He simply returned to the Divine Temple, reaching out to ruffle the hair of a slightly bewildered girl, puzzled at how the Divine Country resembled her hometown.

Seeing her puff her cheeks slightly, yet not daring to defy the great Divine Envoy, he suddenly laughed and said:

"Life is always fragile, it's always been so."

The girl nodded empathetically.

Life is indeed fragile, but they have the great Mother Goddess!

In the Inner World, Hel's expression gradually changed. She slightly raised her chin and said coldly:

"I believe you didn't conspire with that scum beforehand, but not because of you, rather because that scum never discusses his actions with anyone."

"I don't need your belief," Ji Jingqiu stated flatly, "with or without you, I will break all barriers and prove the Tao in this era."

"Countless talented individuals throughout history have always made audacious claims in their youth. What were their results though?" At this moment, Hel's tone returned to calmness, saying blandly, "Ji Jingqiu, you haven't stood before that gate, so you don't understand. I won't mock you, because we were the same back then. Mocking you is like mocking our past selves."

Ji Jingqiu didn't reply.

This was his first conversation with Marshal Mu, where he asked many questions, such as whether the Bodhi Tree is a "derivative" achieved after realizing the Fire House Buddha Hell Visualization, and the origin of the Wisdom Light.

He directly asked Marshal Mu if the Wisdom Light is the manifestation of Tathagata's Store and Alaya Consciousness.

One represents appearance, and the other essence.

The latter is the root of all universe existence, said to have been born at the first moment of the universe's creation, able to contain all laws and illuminate boundlessly.

This aligns with the Mu Family's understanding of the Wisdom Light.

To this, Marshal Mu nodded, but also shook his head, as if he only said half of it.

He didn't directly answer Ji Jingqiu's question, only telling him that the current Wisdom Light is not complete, because he still can't bear the complete Wisdom Light, and also repeated that old saying again—

Those who want to save all beings must be saved by all beings.

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu roughly understood.

Some of his guesses were correct. Since he set foot on the path of Martial Arts, he has always been uplifted by all beings.

Yet he hasn't touched the true foundation.

The Wisdom Light was born in his heart, yet illuminates the spiritual light of all beings.

At this moment, the Heart Moon in Ji Jingqiu's brow shone brightly, and he asked Hel: "Do you know what this is?"

Hel didn't speak.

He then answered himself: "This is also the Wisdom Light."

Hel frowned, this guy had recently used her "Dao" for evidence to witness the true nature,

yet how long has it been, and he's entrapped in delusions again, half a step to madness?

She let out a cold laugh, even if he was indeed driven mad, it's still Ji Tianxing, that scum's "achievement".

Her talent for giving nicknames was truly impeccable, never a wrong nickname given.

Scum, simply scum!

"How do you plan to settle them?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

He was referring to the survivors of the royal city.

"My divine authority can overturn illusions, but everything stems from my cognition, so they cannot leave my divine country."

After a brief pause, Hel added:

"However, Mu Shitian, that bastard, has completed for them a foundation for existing in the world, able to survive outside the divine country temporarily."

Ji Jingqiu understood and said: "So, it's still dependent on your divine country to exist."

"You can understand it this way," Hel replied calmly, though her thoughts raced rapidly in her mind.

This time, she didn't hesitate to summon her true body, sacrificing many to save so many foolish followers, she naturally had to make good use of it. If they were tossed back outside, and met their end unknown someday, wouldn't that be a wasted effort?

Residing permanently in her divine country, providing her with faith and an anchor for her spirit, that is their blessing!

Ji Jingqiu didn't have any objections. He gently patted the girl's head.

For this group, entering Hel's divine country is probably a great occasion worth celebrating with incense burning.

"What do you plan to do?" he asked.

"I need a few days to bring them all into my divine country." Hel thought for a moment, ready to share some benefits with him, and said, "In the future, when you overcome the Three Calamities of Wind, Thunder, and Fire, and the Inner Heaven develops a trace of vitality, you can let them help manage it for you."

After the Heavenly Person endures the Three Calamities, the Inner Heaven can nurture living beings.

At the level of the Heavenly King, reproducing a world independently, the pursuit is the completeness of the world, from mountains, rivers, and lakes to the Sun, Moon, and Stars, then to living beings with spirit, the birth and destruction of a world, that is a complete [Observing Dao].