Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 207 - 134: The Path of Martial Arts, Not Alone (7k5)_4

Yue Yourong's lips curled up as she said, "Protected by the Heavenly Master's 'Circulation Dojo', even ordinary people can visit. Each year, the top ten academies take turns leading teams to visit, and we all refer to it as the spring outing."

Spring outing...

Ji Jingqiu was momentarily at a loss for words, yet he was also moved by the profound foundations of these great powers.

Although he had been included in the core sequence of the Dragon Tiger Dojo, in fact, he hadn't yet had the chance to enjoy many of the benefits.

The main reason was that he had "arrived late."

Central districts had a review every six months, and he was an in-between semester enrollee, inserted close to the end of the term.

Many resources and benefits had been depleted over the past few months, especially some special slots.

The Dragon Tiger Dojo was not just Shi alone.

Before, Shi had told him that in a month's qualification competition, several fellow disciples would join him, and he asked Ji to take care of them if convenient.

"The biggest trouble with the Heavenly Road, besides the environment, is the incessant Heart Demons. These demons are ever-changing, with cunning methods, and are the most troublesome thing for the Federation."

"But few people know, what the Federation really fears and guards against all year round, isn't the Heart Demons, but... the civilization across the wilderness!"

At this point, Yue Yourong's eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation, waiting for Ji Jingqiu to be shocked.

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained unchanged. He had heard of Heart Demons before; the earliest was at Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall, where Heart Skeleton, an extract of Heart Demons and a great supplement for Martial Arts practice, was mixed into the food in the cafeteria.

As for the civilization across the wilderness…

He might have already come into contact with it.

During this period, he began to study Divine Texts and, using the dojo's database, translated the Divine Text that the woman in the Void had written.

—[The Meisfield Clan looks forward to your friendship!]

After finding the term Meisfield Clan in the Dragon Tiger's database, Ji Jingqiu wanted to further search, only to find that his status as a core disciple was not sufficient for deeper access!

After pondering for a moment, he felt that this was probably not a secret that needed to be concealed, and immediately contacted Shi.

Shi, ever so loyal, did not even ask why and helped him check directly.

The result was that Shi also didn't have the permission.

And higher-ups, such as Master Bai Lu, were currently out and hard to contact, forcing Ji Jingqiu to suppress his curiosity temporarily.

At this moment.

Ji Jingqiu asked, "Since its establishment, the Federation has never released news about contact with civilizations outside of humanity. Has it been suppressed by the higher-ups?"

Yue Yourong, not seeing the reaction she hoped for, said languidly, "From what I have gathered, that is the case. It's not just the civilization across the wilderness; other civilizations exist in the Great Universe too."

Ji Jingqiu was surprised, "There are also others in the Great Universe?"

Seeing Ji Jingqiu finally showing surprise, Yue Yourong unexpectedly said, "You didn't know?"

"I haven't had time to learn about it; I've been studying martial arts for too short a time. To catch up with you all, I have to put in more effort," Ji Jingqiu sighed lightly.

This statement seemed unproblematic upon first hearing, but the more Yue Yourong listened, the stranger it felt. Speaking of age, she was a year older than this fellow, calling him Ji certainly wasn't wrong!

So you think just a bit of extra effort can make up for my year of hard work?

Yue Yourong scoffed, "The key factor that united the Seven Marshals ten thousand years ago was the threat of external enemies. But their situation isn't much better than ours now; they basically have no spare energy to trouble us."

"What does that mean?"

"Spirit Ocean!" Yue Yourong said solemnly, "Spirit Ocean faces not only us but all the civilizations of the Great Universe. Places like Heavenly Road that border others aren't just on our side!"

Ji Jingqiu instantly understood.

"The Federation has been looking for a way to counter the civilization across the wilderness, and has finally made some breakthroughs recently."

Yue Yourong paused, not continuing, but instead turned her head, "In a month, our selection competition will enter a borderland through projection. I hope we can team up."

"Borderland?" Ji Jingqiu asked directly, "Tell me more."

Yue Yourong replied somewhat irritably: "My knowledge is also limited. Even the Dragon Tiger Dojo doesn't know about the selection competition's arrangements yet, right? Otherwise, they would have told you already. The only reason I know these things in advance is that I have connections at home!"

Ji Jingqiu respectfully realized Yue's significant connections.

"This time we won't enter with our real bodies, but rather as a sort of virtual arena through mental projection," Yue Yourong stated gravely, "This is the latest technology developed by the Federation. We will be the first batch to try it. In the borderland, our enemies will not only be each other but also potentially the civilization from across the wilderness!"

Ji Jingqiu frowned, "The place we're entering, is it a real boundary or a virtual one?"

Yue Yourong shook her head:

"I'm not sure, this is something only the higher-ups in the Federation know. I have shown my sincerity fully, and that's all I know. So, what do you say, do you want to team up?"

"Additionally, when I mention teaming up, I'm not only referring to this selection competition but all future events that might involve deep wilderness."

Ji Jingqiu displayed a practical mindset: "Have you told me everything? Doesn't that mean you've got..."

In the face of the former's threatening smile, Ji Jingqiu reluctantly held back his last word.

He first asked, "How are the final results of the selection competition ranked?"

"Currently unclear," Yue Yourong replied, "but rest assured, the selection competition aims to choose the strongest among our peers. There are no fixed quotas, and as long as the strength displayed is sufficient, anyone can pass, so we are not in competition."

Ji Jingqiu nodded and extended his hand: "Then, I look forward to our cooperation."

Yue Yourong gave a slight smile and stretched out her slender hand, and the two gently shook hands.

"Then let's move on to the second matter," Yue Yourong adjusted her breath and whispered softly, "Your practice involves the [Formless Dao Body], right?"

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"Do you even need to ask?" Ji Jingqiu was helpless.

Yue Yourong said solemnly, "I hope, after your [Formless Dao Body] has fully achieved Great Success, you can try to 'copy' my [Heavenly Will Dao Body]!"

"This, is not my request, but from the Academy behind me. The reason we chose Ji, is not only because you are practicing the [Formless Dao Body] but also because of the evaluation a senior from my side has regarding you..."

Encouraged by Ji Jingqiu's supportive smile, Yue Yourong gritted her teeth and revealed the old dean's assessment:

"Your assistance helped Zhuang Butong break through the Sixth Limit, even though you could have intercepted the final result midway, instead you willingly stepped aside for Zhuang Butong, from this alone, it is evident that your character is upright, possessing the demeanor of an ancient gentleman. Moreover, your Martial Wisdom is astonishing, you are very likely to be unparalleled in this era!"

Ji Jingqiu agreed, "That senior's judgment is indeed accurate."

...

...

By the time Ji Jingqiu returned to the Star Division, it was already evening.

Just as he entered the main gate—

"Mr. Ji, you have a package!" An employee who had been waiting at the door handed over a mail parcel.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at it, noticing the boldly printed [Cheetah Express] on the package, he unassumingly accepted the friendly sponsorship from the Supreme True Buddha Sect.

Just a few steps after pocketing the package, he noticed the vice manager Zhang Yaode, who had been acting as a manager within the company, rushing out wiping his forehead covered in sweat.

Upon seeing him, Zhang Yaode's face lit up with relief, muttering how fortunate it was that he returned...

Then he pulled Ji Jingqiu and ran upstairs.

Along the way, older Zhang whispered: "My dear young master! You've finally returned! Today a significant figure came specifically to meet you, hurry and tidy up, and then go meet that person."

Need to tidy up my appearance?

Who is it, of such regard?

Ji Jingqiu looked puzzled at old Zhang: "Who is it?"

"The Master!"

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Moments later.

Ji Jingqiu saw the "ramen master," whom he had not seen in a long time.

Sui Canghai stood by the window, his back turned and not spinning around, showcasing the demeanor of a sage, his expression tranquil and light, he said:

"Zhuang hopes that I could teach you for a month before I leave the Federation, in my life I only have this one disciple, it's hard to refuse, so for the next month, I will personally instruct you."

Next to the "ramen master," Ji Jingqiu seemed to see Senior Zhuang and the unseen but always supportive Bone Arhat, which inexplicably settled his heart.

Who says I'm alone?

His path in Martial Arts, is definitely not solitary!

...

...

[Are you sure Ji Jingqiu didn't pass the assessment???]

Jiang Minghuan couldn't understand, what's with the fuss, don't you all think he couldn't pass anyway?

[We just found out, the serendipity is gone!]