Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1163 - 414: The Descendants Plant the Trees, the Ancestors Enjoy the Shade (Part 3)

A rare hunt initiated simultaneously by multiple families unfolded in a grand spectacle.

"Hmm?"

Ji Linyuan had just broken through and retreated, reuniting with Li Yuanli who helped to distract the enemies, and they simultaneously looked towards the distant starry sky, visibly shocked.

A formidable and domineering figure traversed the stars, heading into the distance.

The mere aura it exuded was enough to make them feel threatened.

"Heavenly Monarch?!" Ji Boyu said in a deep voice.

No one spoke, as this kind of aura had already surpassed the level of a Heavenly King.

"I thought it was Qing Zhou or Luo Sheng coming personally to capture Linyuan." Li Yuanli breathed a sigh of relief.

Ji Linyuan shook his head and said, "Those two don't have the time for this."

Ji Boyu, standing beside them, performed a divination for everyone, and exclaimed in surprise, "What's going on? The hexagram of fortune and misfortune intertwined has begun to change, mountain, thunder, nourishment..."

Ji Boyu couldn't help but be moved, saying, "It turned out to be the Hexagram of Nourishment, how could it be the Hexagram of Nourishment… No, there's something off, is it auspicious or ominous?"

"The Hexagram of Nourishment? What does it mean?"

Ji Boyu pondered and said:

"It means conserving energy and quietly awaiting fortune. It often indicates that once enough is accumulated, fortune will naturally arrive, and often refers to 'planting shade trees for others' benefit later on'."

"But the hexagram shown is somewhat abnormal, with some parts seemingly opposite..."

"Strange, I've never seen such a peculiar hexagram."

They exchanged glances, but it seemed like... good news?

Just as they were contemplating, the figure who recklessly charged through the starry sky returned to the area.

"So it was you." The man who had returned walked over slowly, the mere presence of his aura suppressing and locking down the star domain, making it impossible for anyone to escape.

Everyone's expressions became serious, prepared to fight desperately.

Not far away was a perilous place, but it was unknown if it would be effective against a suspected Heavenly Monarch-level expert.

The man said playfully, "Ji Linyuan of Mayfly Palace, who has traversed the path of the Dao, do you know who I am?"

"Oh." The man suddenly locked onto someone behind Ji Linyuan, somewhat surprised.

Ji Linyuan frowned; how would he know? What bad luck, all these ancient beings pretending to be imposing around him. If they were the same age, he could suppress them with one hand!

At this moment, Ning Fengyuan, who had recently joined Ji Linyuan and the others, stepped forward.

This was the Heavenly King Master who once guarded the Four Guardian Stars, and had contact with Jing Qiu.

After leaving the Great Universe, he chose to restore his youthful appearance, intending to return to his younger days and revive his pursuit of the Dao, eventually joining a Transcendence Gate called Yuanyi Temple.

Ning Fengyuan cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother Qu, we meet again."

Qu Chengyang's expression slightly softened, "I see, Junior Brother Ning, you too are from the Netherworld, it's no surprise you know Ji Linyuan."

Ning Fengyuan glanced at Ji Boyu, and the latter nodded slightly. He hesitated no longer and said, cupping his hands:

"Congratulations on Senior Brother Qu breaking through to Heavenly Monarch, with prospects on the Dao!"

"Hahaha! Junior Brother Ning, you are the first to know!" Qu Chengyang said spiritedly, "Junior Brother Ning, you have great talent too. If you train diligently under Uncle Master Yang, reaching the Absolute Peak is still a hopeful path."

Ning Fengyuan contemplated, "I wonder, have my old acquaintances offended you, Senior Brother Qu?"

Ji Boyu was muttering in his heart; they had just divined a great fortune hexagram, so there shouldn't be any trouble.

Qu Chengyang said with a subtle smile, "Someone placed a considerable bounty on your old acquaintance."

Ning Fengyuan shook his head, "Now that Senior Brother Qu has become a Heavenly Monarch, do you still need to work for others?"

Qu Chengyang smiled, "Junior Brother Ning is correct, very well, I will spare these people for your sake. You all will now follow me, and I will take you to meet the heroes of the worlds."

Everyone exchanged glances; they were rather unwilling. They all tacitly glanced at Ji Boyu.

This is your "accumulate enough, and later fortune arrives"?

Elder Ji kept his eyes on his nose and his mouth on his heart, thinking the hexagram hadn't fulfilled yet.

Moreover, meeting a Heavenly Monarch who doesn't attack them but makes them followers, perhaps is considered an auspicious hexagram... right?

"To be at the side of Heavenly Monarch Qu is our fortune indeed," said Li Yuanli, speaking first on behalf of the others.

He knew well that the other might not bear good intentions, but at least, out of respect for Ning Fengyuan, there was no immediate attack.

As for choices?

The weak have no such luxury.

For now, they could only hope that Elder Ji's hexagram would come true.

The group tidied up briefly and followed Qu Chengyang on the road.

Along the way, they discovered they were not an "exception"; this newly appointed Heavenly Monarch began recruiting followers with much fanfare, forcing many to join, causing many to shake their heads in private.

Being so ostentatious, even as a proven Heavenly Monarch, may not be a good thing, right?

During this, at the persuasion of the group in Spirit Communication, Ning Fengyuan said, bracing himself, "Dare I ask, Heavenly Monarch Qu, what marks the step into the Heavenly Monarch realm?"

"Junior Brother Ning, as the disciple of Uncle Master Yang, you may simply call me Senior Brother Qu."

Qu Chengyang smiled lightly and said casually, "As for the proof of being Heavenly Monarch, it's naturally the Heaven Opening Divine Power! Has Uncle Master Yang not mentioned this to you? Uncle Master Yang himself, in the years past, entered the Eight Realms Heavenly Venerate under his own strength alone, creating his Supreme legacy later."

Though Ning Fengyuan wanted to ask more.

Qu Chengyang suddenly noticed something unusual ahead, frowning slightly, and released his aura to pave the way and deter at the same time.

Soon after, a Heavenly King came to pay respects, upon seeing Qu Chengyang's appearance, paused a moment in disbelief, and said, "Are you Senior Brother Qu from Yuanyi Temple?"

Qu Chengyang nodded slightly.

"Congratulations to Heavenly Monarch Qu for entering the realm of Heavenly Monarch, with Dao prospects in sight!" His eyes showed envy, promptly changing the form of address.

"Where are you heading?"

Qu Chengyang's gaze pierced the Void, noticing quite a number of strong figures gathering, among which there were at least two Absolute Peak Heavenly Kings, a bit unexpected.

At this level, they were only shaded by a few Heavenly Monarchs in any family's Transcendence Gate.

"A great demon has appeared in this realm, we are going to fight it, and we ask Heavenly Monarch Qu for assistance!" the envoy said with shining eyes.

He stated that this would be an event where all Heavenly Monarchs would participate.

Qu Chengyang was moved, "Luo Sheng, Jiang Wanjing, they're all going to be involved?! What kind of 'demon leader' is this?"

In a deliberate tone, the envoy said: "This person is known as Ji Jingqiu, who aligns with the killing tribulation of Heaven and Earth. Recently, he merged with a second Tribulation Embryo proof, rapidly increasing in strength and single-handedly suppressed Heavenly Monarch Kong Xiao!"

"The families feel they absolutely cannot let this scourge continue to grow, and must eliminate them early!"

Qu Chengyang's expression became serious.

Having reached the Heavenly King, he was quite aware of Kong Xiao's prowess; being able to single-handedly suppress Kong Xiao...

"I'm afraid I can't match him either." Qu Chengyang genuinely remarked, surprised to find such a formidable demon during his retreat.

Amongst the followers behind him, someone said:

"Ji Jingqiu... why does this name sound familiar?"

"Haha, Little Ji, I remember Little Ji was also called Ji Jingqiu, right?"

"Must be a namesake, this kid just recently broke through to Heavenly King at rocket speed, unless having a marked advantage."

Li Yuanli, Ke Qingliu, and others communicated via Spirit Communication, joking with each other.

"And what if it truly is that kid?" Ji Linyuan suddenly asked.

Everyone fell silent.

Ji Boyu, meanwhile, was incessantly calculating with his fingers, a peculiar expression on his face.