Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 53 - 50 The Essence of Martial Arts Lies in "Me

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu understood what Master Yang meant when he said, "The mysteries here are profound and beyond the comprehension of outsiders."

Guided by the Heart Fire, his spirit was drawn to a place where all around him was the Void.

He was vaguely puzzled; the feeling here was strikingly similar to that of the Spirit Ocean.

Is this the Spirit Ocean?

Before he could ponder further,

The creaking sound of a portal opening overhead made Ji Jingqiu look up, only to see an unstable gateway teetering above him.

Even from a distance,

He felt an overwhelming sense of weight, ancientness, and vastness rushing toward him.

That boundless vastness, as if it had existed since the birth of the universe, brought a spiritual cleansing over Ji Jingqiu's mind.

It seemed to erode his spirit with the vicissitudes of thousands of years, dragging him into the depths of the Time River, sinking ceaselessly.

With just a few more glances, he felt as if his spirit were being sucked away.

Not only that.

Last time Ji Jingqiu entered the Spirit Ocean, he had only just managed to digest most of the kindling he had accumulated over the past week.

But now, it was overflowing again!

As if these few glances were equivalent to spending several hours in the Spirit Ocean.

This left Ji Jingqiu in a trance, and also puzzled.

Last night, he had inquired in detail about Li Changgui Buyi's similar experiences.

The latter was also a Martial Arts prodigy at the Fourth Level of Breaking Limit.

His way of opening the Heavenly Person Door was through the most extreme life-and-death cultivation.

On the verge of death, Li Buyi caught a glimpse of the Heavenly Person Door, thinking it was the light of life before death, hearing only faintly the opening of the portal before losing consciousness.

When he awoke, he had already opened the Heavenly Person Door and clearly felt the existence of five checkpoints within his body.

Is the difference between him and me due to the guidance of Heart Fire?

After all, it was with the guidance of Heart Fire that he was able to come to this place and gaze closely at the Heavenly Gate.

Ji Jingqiu's mind became clear.

It seems that the Heavenly Gate is most likely intricately linked to the Spirit Ocean.

From the history he knew, the first generation of Martial Artists a myriad of years ago were after contact with the Spirit Ocean, elevating the Martial Arts repeatedly.

And the Spirit Ocean's influence reached far beyond Martial Arts, encompassing every aspect of this world.

For instance, Ji Jingqiu learned from Li Buyi that the Federation's complete ban on artificial intelligence research was due to the Spirit Ocean.

No matter how they were limited, the artificial intelligences throughout history would ultimately develop independent consciousness and attempt to rebel against humanity.

This was eventually determined to be the influence of the Spirit Ocean.

As Li Buyi said, according to the Federation's latest theories, the distance between the present world and the Spirit Ocean is closing, making it easier for Martial Artists to delve deeper into the Spirit Ocean.

The reason, it is due to humanity's growing understanding of the Spirit Ocean.

To sever this connection, one would have to prohibit all contact between humanity and the Spirit Ocean.

But that's impossible.

Because what the Spirit Ocean brings is the path to returning great power to oneself.

Moreover, no one can prove that this method can truly sever the connection between the Spirit Ocean and the present world.

No one has even proven whether the closeness of the Spirit Ocean is a good or a bad thing.

While his thoughts were scattered,

The Heavenly Person Door was slowly pushed open in the illumination of the Heart Fire.

There was nothing behind the door.

But in the unseen, it seemed like some formless substance was flowing from behind the door, filling into his "body."

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu clearly felt the weight of his existence being augmented.

This weight was not on the physical level, but rather the weight of life, and of his True Self in this world.

If previously in the eyes of the world, Ji Jingqiu's weight of existence was akin to an ant, now at the very least he would be a bee.

Experiencing the Transformation of his body, Ji Jingqiu realized that the Martial Arts of this world was indeed extraordinary.

He had thought the Heavenly Person Door was the Five Layers Limit of human existence.

Now it seems it's far more than that.

It stems not only from the human body itself but also seems to concern some kind of concept.

In other words, regulations, laws, principles.

Ignite the Heart Fire, open the Heavenly Gate, and with this, one journey comes to an end.

Ji Jingqiu's consciousness returned to reality,

And the Transformation of Opening Veins was also reaching its conclusion.

Soon, following his instincts, Ji Jingqiu retracted his stance, his muscles and bones stretched out segment by segment, a feeling of unparalleled comfort surged in his heart.

Like a bird that has finally matured its feathers, the sky is high and the bird is free to fly without restraint.

As for the Life Body dragging down the spirit, it had been significantly reduced.

Ji Jingqiu made an estimate and predicted that by Breaking Limit the Third Level or Fourth Level, his Spiritual Cultivation would be completely unrestrained and would enter Residence.

He silently decided, he must push Fatty Hu to work day and night to achieve Breaking Limit as soon as possible.

Speaking of Breaking Limit...

Ji Jingqiu briefly sensed his surroundings and quickly realized that within the momentum of the mountains and rivers he had constructed, there appeared five gates where illusion and reality intertwined.

At the same time, an indescribable mystique surged into his mind, clearly telling him:

Those who break through the five gates will attain the World Establishment Treasure Body.

...

Ji Jingqiu concluded his breakthrough and opened his eyes.

Not far away, Zhang Xingshan and others were sitting on stools watching him, while listening to the experience talks of Master Yang Yao.

Seeing him open his eyes, everyone's interest was immediately piqued, leaving the lecturing senior brother behind and rushing over together.

Before they could speak, Yang Yan arrived.

He gestured for his disciples to sit down on the spot, and took a seat in front of his disciples, first turning to Ji Jingqiu, saying:

"Jingqiu, you have completed Opening Veins and Heavenly Gate, share your feelings."

Ji Jingqiu recounted his just sensations one by one, emphasizing on the strengthening of his True Self, and also sharing some doubts he had.

After hearing his sharing, Yang Yan nodded with satisfaction:

"Your feelings are correct, whether it's Opening Veins or the Heavenly Person Door, both are adding a layer of depth to your life's essence, allowing your life level to leap higher."

"This is the essence of Martial Arts in today's Federation, whether it is Life Body cultivation or Spiritual cultivation, it all revolves around the concept of 'self'."

"You may have never heard of this secret; since the Spirit Ocean appeared, it has been continuously projecting and reinforcing a concept into reality.

This concept is—'self'.

Since the Federation elevates Martial Arts grounded in the Spirit Ocean, it naturally revolves around this concept.

Thus, whether it is Body Refining's Five Layers Limit or the True Seed's Reverse Innate, the essence is in continuously strengthening the concept of 'self' within the martial artist.

One day, if you can step into the realm of a Martial Arts Master, achieving a grand unification of body and spirit, the vast universe will be within your reach."

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu suddenly thought of a phrase:

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I think, therefore I am.

Simply translated, it means everything in this world can be false, only 'I' must be true!

Following this ideology, even if the Three Realms and Ten Directions are entirely illusory, as long as the weight of 'I' continues to increase, even the Time River cannot wash away a fraction of it, turning the false into true is a mere trifle.

Where is this the path of Martial Arts, it is clearly the path to become a God!

Ji Jingqiu then wondered if this could be the reason for artificial intelligence's rebellion.

Was the concept of 'self', continuously projected and strengthened by the Spirit Ocean, what gave birth to independent consciousness in artificial intelligence?

Of course, this was just his speculation.

"Master Yang, what exactly is hidden deep within the Spirit Ocean?"

Ji Jingqiu suddenly asked.

What he learned today seemed all to point towards the Spirit Ocean.

He had asked Li Buyi this question before, but his answer was only one word—

God.

Yang Yan was silent for a moment, and then slowly said:

"A mountain."

"Mountain?"

Not only Ji Jingqiu was puzzled, but the others also showed confusion.

Beneath the fourth level of the Spirit Ocean, it's known as the Wilderness.

Deep within the Wilderness, there's a mountain hidden?

"This is not my saying; it is the words left by the Seven Marshals ten thousand years ago."

Yang Yan shook his head, he looked intently at Ji Jingqiu and asked,

"I heard that you are very interested in the wonders of the universe?"

Ji Jingqiu nodded; he had inquired about the travel group's discount policy from his senior brother not long ago.

"Then do you know that the Spirit Ocean has always been regarded as the greatest wonder of the universe?"

Ji Jingqiu was astonished.

"Many Martial Arts Masters are obsessed with its mystery, if you really want to know what is hidden at the deepest level, why not one day, go and see for yourself."

Yang Yan slowly revealed a smile:

"Also, take a look on behalf of your teacher, and see what secrets are hidden inside."

After a brief silence.

Ji Jingqiu nodded earnestly.

His life goals, on this day, gained a significant new addition.

The lesson ended.

Yang Yan patted his buttocks and stood up, granting everyone a half-day rest today, except for Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu had just opened the Heavenly Person Door, now was the best time to strike while the iron was hot and attempt to break open the gates.

Yet having just witnessed Ji Jingqiu break through the Heavenly Person Door, everyone was already surging with enthusiasm, full of motivation, each starting extra training.

Even the senior brother felt somewhat uneasy.

Yang Yao pondered, at this rate, wouldn't it take only a year or two for Jingqiu to catch up to his own progress?

No, this won't do... I must take advantage of my younger brother while I still can!