Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 153 - 115: Martial Artist and God, Each Other’s Nemesis

"… Deep Red Laboratory is affiliated with the Ministry of Defense Second Research Institute and is one of only four P7 laboratories in the Federation, focusing mainly on research projects related to Wilderness Gods."

"Hel's physical form is confined in the Deep Red Laboratory, and according to a senior member of the Sect, it has been pierced by a knife and trapped in eternal slumber."

"Information about Hel? Well... I can share some with you, but the crucial parts will definitely not be given for free. These pieces of information were painstakingly collected by our predecessors!"

"If you wish, you can join our Wilderness Sect. Our structure is rather lax, without too many rigid rules. Once you join the Sect and accumulate Merit Points, you can exchange them for core intelligence about the Wilderness."

Jiang Minghuan tried to entice Ji Jingqiu to join, but her poor eloquence failed to sway him, resulting in a polite refusal.

Jiang Minghuan pursed her lips regretfully and continued, "We hope you can help us verify the status of Hel's physical form."

"How to verify?" Ji Jingqiu was puzzled. "Also, shouldn't Hel's physical form be securely sealed? Even if I were invited to the Deep Red Laboratory, I wouldn't be able to directly access such secretive information, right?"

Jiang Minghuan hesitated, "I'm not sure about the specifics, but the Sect has had predecessors who were invited to the Deep Red Laboratory. According to that predecessor, once you're invited, you'll naturally find out."

Ji Jingqiu understood, clearly, this predecessor from their Sect was also a riddler.

"As for the reward, we can grant you a 'Sculpting Technique.'"

At this, Jiang Minghuan slightly lifted her head, her eyes not without pride,

"This Sculpting Technique is one of the best in the Federation! If you can master it, it can accelerate the forging of your Cultivation Body!"

"Sculpting Technique?"

Ji Jingqiu became interested.

The so-called Sculpting Technique is merely a method of utilizing Heart Electricity to engrave Dharma onto the body and Spirit, ultimately forging a Taoist Body.

However, he had already obtained corresponding Sculpting Techniques from Star Division and Dragon Tiger Dojo. After comparing and experimenting with two techniques, he found them ineffective.

Instead, it was the 'Knife Carving and Axe Chiseling' from Sir Zhuang that gave him an unexpected surprise.

This Spirit Secret Skill, with mere slight modifications, was almost the perfect Sculpting Technique for him.

"What's the name? Do you mind if I inspect it first?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"'Knife Carving and Axe Chiseling'!" Jiang Minghuan stated gravely, "This Secret Technique was acquired by a predecessor of our Sect who ventured into the Spirit Ocean, and it comes from the heritage of the Seven Marshals!"

Ji Jingqiu's expression suddenly turned odd.

He hesitated, "The predecessor you mentioned, is his surname Zhuang?"

"Zhuang?" Jiang Minghuan quickly shook her head, "It's alright to tell you, he is the fourth Archbishop of our Wilderness Sect, Luo Sa."

Ji Jingqiu was silent for a moment, "Is the cultivation threshold for this Secret Technique high?"

"Just meditation!" Jiang Minghuan explained, "I've already mastered it, it's not difficult. I heard that the earliest version required Residence to practice, but later it was simplified and reduced by the Sect's predecessors."

"Are there other forces that possess this Secret Technique?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"There should be?" Jiang Minghuan thought, "I heard that the original predecessor obtained it together with a friend."

Ji Jingqiu pondered.

That couldn't prove that Sir Zhuang was also a member of the Wilderness Sect.

Maybe a friend of that Archbishop?

He had indeed noticed earlier that the old man was not simple, but did not probe further. Thinking back, the person must be from the same era as his grandfather.

And about the simplification and reduction...

"Let's change the reward." Ji Jingqiu said, "I don't need the Sculpting Technique."

Jiang Minghuan was startled; this was one of the top Sculpting Techniques in the Federation, chosen specifically to please him. She had thought that Ji Jingqiu would agree immediately…

"Then I need to report back to the higher-ups," Jiang Minghuan hesitated.

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Ji Jingqiu instructed, "No worries, I'm not picky. If it doesn't work out, we can trade information, I'm quite interested in news about these Gods."

Not picky…

You clearly don't even value the top-tier Sculpting Technique!

Jiang Minghuan thought indignantly.

"The Wilderness Sect will not disappoint friends. But…" Jiang Minghuan paused, then said solemnly, "you should not attempt to actively seek out the traces of the Wilderness Pseudo-Gods, it will bring misfortune!"

Misfortune… Sir Zhuang also said the same, but the Guardian God and our own Bodhi Tree did not.

Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I'm from Dragon Tiger Dojo, I have a good sense of measure."

Jiang Minghuan then remembered, this person, although part of Star Division, is indeed a disciple of Dragon Tiger lineage.

And his recent achievements were enough for the Dragon Tiger lineage to pull him into their core ranks.

Although having the posture of Arrogant Sun and truly being a Martial Arts Pride are two different things, considering who Ji Jingqiu defeated—an astonishingly exceptional adversary—if he doesn't become Martial Arts Pride in the future, the only possibility would be that he took the wrong path…

Tonight's objective achieved, Jiang Minghuan exchanged contact details with Ji Jingqiu, and planned to say her goodbyes.

"Did you come to Four Guardian Stars solely to investigate Hel's matter?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

After hesitating briefly, Jiang Minghuan shook her head, "Not solely; some people are trying to undermine the Federation's control over Four Guardian Stars, and I am here to stop them."

"Just by yourself?" Ji Jingqiu was astonished.

According to the information channels of the Supreme True Buddha Sect, those people had been planning for a long time, laying numerous pieces over the years. If not for frequent personnel changes in Four Guardian Stars, they would have acted long ago.

"There are others." Jiang Minghuan seemed not eager to delve into this subject.

Ji Jingqiu nodded, his mind also contemplating.

Upon learning that Hel's main body was located in the Deep Red Laboratory, he speculated whether the ultimate goal of those people was to forcefully break into the Deep Red Laboratory and awaken Hel.

This idea was nice, but obviously lacked feasible grounds.

As one of only four highest-level laboratories in the Federation, he wouldn't be surprised if a master was on duty 365 days a year, all day long.

If these underground societies could still seize the opportunity to break in, the Four Guardian Stars should have been gone long ago, and the Federation might as well disband and everyone quickly divide up the property and dissolve the partnership.

After seeing off Jiang Minghuan.

Ji Jingqiu sent a message to Elder Mu.

Since Jiang Minghuan came under the pretext of Mei's identity, it was clear that he was aware of his relationship with Mei and Elder Mu, which could only have been informed by the latter to the Sect.

[Sir Mu]: Tsk, that video of yours was sensational. I casually mentioned in the group that I had given you some advice, never expected the Sect to make such a big fuss, even using my name (shakes head).

It's under Mei's name...

Ji Jingqiu silently said in his heart.

[Sir Mu]: Just handle the Sect's matters as you see fit, no need to consider us. We are more akin to Guest Elders within the Wilderness Sect. In a few days, there might be a young man with the surname Mu arriving at the central region. His grandfather keeps boasting to me about his strong grandson, you just educate that youngster on my behalf and also record a video for me.

[Chan]: Okay.

[Sir Mu]: After teaching him, just say it was Mu Xuanying who asked you to do it. This is a matter internal to the Mu Family, and he won't dare to trouble you afterward. Also, do not reveal your Visualization Map.

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Recently, through the secret repository of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, Ji Jingqiu learned some interesting theories.

Such as a novel theory in the Federation Martial Arts about superior cultivation—

Using the Dharma (Forbidden Knowledge) within the Spirit Ocean to leverage the cosmic laws of Heaven and Earth in the Great Universe, which is a ritual.

The essence is because the rules of the Great Universe are too solid, like a rock, and Spiritual Cultivation might not lead to Meditative Stability, leaving the spirit firmly bound within the body, barely touching the Heaven Heart, let alone achieving Unity of Heaven and Man and managing the cosmic laws.

Therefore, True Seed Realm Martial Artists need a medium to pry into the corresponding cosmic laws.

Forbidden knowledge from the Spirit Ocean, which closely resembles the rules of the Great Universe, becomes the best medium.

And since it is a "ritual," a corresponding price must be paid.

But due to the peculiarity of the Wilderness, this price turns into an empty promise.

Thus, a theory was proposed: every Martial Artist who crafts a superior Cultivation Body is a potential follower of the Wilderness Gods.

Of course, no Martial Artist who has crafted a superior Cultivation Body would think so.

At most, they regard the gods deep in the Wilderness as their creditors.

And as the ancient saying goes, debtors are lords.

This is not merely a casual remark, nor is it a comforting thought, because in the history of the Federation, it is clearly recorded that Martial Arts Masters and even Grandmasters existed who fished for creatures in the Wilderness using this...

Hel is the largest catch of the Federation, but not the only one.

The top powers of the Federation all have laboratories dedicated to studying gods.

These past two days, Ji Jingqiu had even consulted Master Bai Lu.

Master's response was:

Whether they are Heavenly Human Martial Artists or Wilderness creatures, they are all seekers of the Dao. If their paths are similar and they compete with each other, they are called "Dao adversaries." As long as the opponent hasn't reached the end of this path, there is a chance to pull them down and kill them with a flurry of attacks.

Even if they do reach the end, there is still a possibility of pulling them down.

Such as Hel.

Of course, for gods at the level of the Four Demons, the Federation has no better measures.

For Them, Master Bai Lu's evaluation is very high, declaring Them to be grand adversaries of the Federation, transcending even the Supreme Grandmasters.

The only advantage of the Federation is—it's unity.

In summary: Federation Martial Artists do not believe in gods, especially at the realm of Heavenly Masters, in their eyes, the so-called gods are merely Dao competitors.

As for the Federation's god system, in the eyes of Martial Artists, it is more about the relationships between seniors and juniors, elders and youngers.

For example, the Guardian God, who originally had his divine core at the Dragon Tiger Dojo from a certain Ancestor Master.

The reason the Guardian God treats him so specially, it's hard to say that it's not also considering he is considered a descendant of Dragon Tiger.

The next day at noon, Ji Jingqiu welcomed the first crafting of his superior Cultivation Body.

Under Lou Qinglan's instruction, a large amount of resources were brought into Ji Jingqiu's private training room.

"These are all provided by Star Group. You just need to cultivate, let me know if you need anything, resources are no longer an issue."

In the corner, Lou Qinglan's eyes gleamed with evident joy.

"Have you achieved your goal?" Ji Jingqiu curiously asked.

Before he challenged the eighth floor, the girl deliberately set a trap for some people above.

Given Ji Jingqiu's current reputation and demand, it was no longer Star Group, but rather Xilin Business Alliance that wanted to keep him.

With Tiangong Heavy Workshop leading, high-level executives of the Star Group faced a lot of pressure and had to make concessions to Lou Qinglan, promising many conditions.

Lou Qinglan giggled, appearing much lighter and refreshed compared to a few days ago as if she had shed a lot of burdens.

"I've got back the things left by my parents, and I might be able to help you after some time."

"Oh?"