Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1206 - 428: Joy for the Family, Sorrow for One; The True Meaning of the Heavenly Monarch

Thinking of that adversary, Tian Yan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, frowning as he spoke:

"Indeed, the person's name is 'Chi Yinghuo,' hailing from the Yanhuang Federation of the Netherworld. This individual is quite peculiar, clearly hasn't developed 'Heaven Opening Divine Power,' yet..."

"Chi Yinghuo?" Zhi interrupted, "The Chi Yinghuo of the Netherworld? No wonder. In his past life, he was the Ancient Sun God of the Netherworld, with a rank only below the five Divine Lords over there. According to our research, at his peak, he wasn't far from reaching me."

Tian Yan was stunned for a moment, then somewhat relieved.

No wonder that person, even without opening Heaven Opening Divine Power, could suppress them with just his Taoist Divine Power.

It's because this type of Innate Ancient God starts at least at the level of a Heavenly Venerable, perhaps even...

A True Saint!

Born as a Saint!

They fundamentally have no concept of Heaven Opening Divine Power.

"It's a pity, Junior Brother Tian Yan, that you weren't on the same battlefield as Ji Jingqiu." Nie Shanlan said through clenched teeth, "Otherwise, even if he succeeded in the Upper Killing Tribulation, he wouldn't have had time to grow!"

Tian Yan frowned and said, "Junior Brother Shi Dao truly died at his hands?"

To him, Shi Dao had a fair chance of catching up with him, evolving Hongmeng Divine Power, laying the foundation for the future Supreme Tao Fruit; he hadn't expected him to die in this Tao Struggle.

Nie Shanlan's gaze turned fierce, and he did not speak.

Zhi suddenly said coldly, "There's nothing to regret; if I'm not mistaken, this was all deliberately arranged by Chao Ge."

Nie Shanlan abruptly looked up and said, "Then what was Chao Ge plotting? He shouldn't have any ties with the Netherworld!"

Zhi looked towards the direction where the Saints of the Netherworld had left, and said blandly, "What's done is done, and Chao Ge is already dead; no need to delve further into it. Look forward, Tian Yan, delay your breakthrough to Heavenly Venerable for now and prepare to head back. The sect needs you to act."

Tian Yan nodded, already accustomed.

For strong individuals like them, who stand at the pinnacle of a particular realm, besides cultivation, the dojo gates require them to hold the fort on many occasions, and their schedules are rather full.

And True Saints rarely move; when they do, it's almost like flipping the table.

Nie Shanlan eagerly said, "Senior Brother, has the sect already decided?"

Zhi nodded, "Ge is on the way. We will attack from both sides, delaying the return of the Saints from the Netherworld, and at the same time, try to retain some people."

Tian Yan raised an eyebrow, finally understanding the cryptic conversation between the two, "Is the sect preparing to use force against the Netherworld?"

Zhi responded blandly:

"It's a trial attempt. The sect originally gave up, but unexpectedly, so many Saints from the Netherworld were dispatched this time, which is a joyous surprise."

"Initially, I contacted the sect hoping to keep this group of True Saints within the Sea of Realms, but the sect suggested that we might as well take this opportunity to invade the Netherworld."

"During these years at the Land of Dao, the sect has been contacting other gates for preparations. We only need to hold off these True Saints."

Tian Yan said gravely, "What do you need me to do?"

"In a moment, Junior Brother Nie will take you swiftly back to the sect, then send you to the Great Universe of the Netherworld." Zhi said, "The current Great Universe of the Netherworld can only accommodate beings up to the Seven Realms. One of your tasks is to capture Ji Jingqiu, alive if possible; if not, you are allowed to kill and take his body back to the sect."

Nie Shanlan said solemnly, "With the dispersion of the Killing Tribulation, that little beast must have fallen back to the early period of the Heavenly King. With Junior Brother Tian Yan's strength, capturing him is a piece of cake!"

To everyone's surprise, Tian Yan shook his head repeatedly, firmly refusing:

"You want me to go deep into the Great Universe of the Netherworld? What if I encounter that Chi Yinghuo? The Netherworld is deeply rooted, there must be other strong individuals, I won't go!"

Zhi glanced at this "cowardly" fellow and said:

"Haven't I said, the sect has also contacted other gates, you won't be going alone."

"Besides, capturing Ji Jingqiu is only incidental; your main purpose on this trip..."

Zhi paused, then said solemnly, "When you return to the sect, the Sect Hierarch will personally meet you!"

Tian Yan was shocked, "The Sect Hierarch will personally inform me?!"

The Sect Hierarch of the Heavenly Cutting Sect is, of course, that Transcender who achieved Harmonization of One Realm!

As far as Tian Yan knows, beings like the Sect Hierarch, standing upon the Dao, seek but one thing—

That is to break free from the constraints of the realm and achieve true Great Freedom and Great Transcendence!

As for whether there is hope, whether a path exists ahead, and how to walk it, those are not matters for Tian Yan to know.

Yet even during the exploration war ten thousand years ago, brutal enough to claim more than two hands full of True Saints, the Sect Hierarch never appeared once.

What "allure" does this Netherworld possess to draw this figure out?

Tian Yan suddenly felt pressured; since it was designated by the Sect Hierarch, he could not slack off.

"Understood." Tian Yan sighed, "But let me state beforehand, I will prioritize completing the Sect Hierarch's task. As for Ji Jingqiu, I will capture him if convenient."

Zhi nodded, "Capturing a Ji Jingqiu is nothing to you. What you should be wary of is other gates, such as the Star Sky Tower."

Zhi looked in the direction of the Star Sky Tower's powerhouses, where the atmosphere was equally troubled, considering the death of a Heavenly Monarch. Even their leading Supreme powerhouse would have a tough time explaining upon return.

This individual, slightly informed about the Supreme True Saint sought by the sect, profoundly remarked:

"After this battle, the forces stepping in might exceed our predictions. Hopefully, it's not a case of wolves outnumbering the meat."

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Netherworld.

Three Thousand Yanfutu.

Chaohua Mountain.

Jinghua and Chong Sheng, who once crossed paths with Ji Jingqiu, stood separately with folded arms behind a woman in red.

And beside this woman in red, stood Cangqing, one of the Five Divine Lords.