Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 1244 - 440: Taotie, Dining on Buddha Nature (Part 3)

"Death Demon? The Death Demon Yan from the Four Demons is imprisoned here?"

Kong Xiao's astonishment was just as intense as when he had previously seen the Sect Leader of the Great Thousand View.

This was someone who had personally slaughtered an entire realm, a ruthless figure who had ascended to the Transcendence Realm!

Even in the vast Sea of Realms, the Death Demon counted among the top elite. Across the various Transcendence Gates, aside from the few Sect Leaders, only a handful of the strongest hopefuls recognized as having the potential for Transcendence could rival him.

Kong Xiao suddenly realized he had arrived at the Yanhuang Federation, where the Buddha Master resided.

In the Returning to Truth Temple's investigation, three entities in the Yanhuang Federation were marked with striking labels.

He Donghuang.

Ji Tianxing.

And lastly, Mu Shitian, who was the teacher of the Buddha Master.

These three were the greatest anomalies in the history of the Netherworld, according to the Returning to Truth Temple's evaluation.

"Ji, may I ask if we have a chance to meet Senior Mu and Senior He?" Qi Tian asked eagerly.

Kong Xiao also showed interest; he very much wanted to meet Mu Shitian, perhaps to resolve the enigmas surrounding Wisdom Light in his heart.

Ji Jingqiu was crouched before Fu Dao and others who were being suppressed, and without turning his head, he replied:

"You cannot meet them."

Fu Dao retorted coldly, "If you dare, release me, and we can fight to the death one on one."

"No rush, there will be an opportunity."

Ji Jingqiu reassured,

"In the meantime, familiarize yourself with the rules of Heaven and Earth in the Great Universe, lest you find yourself unable to exert full power. I will refine my realm, and once I reach the Peak of Heavenly King, I'll come to test you."

"If several of you are defeated by then, I will have no demands, except requesting you to sign a contract to help me guard the 'Gate' in the future."

"As my realm grows ever higher, my time within the Federation decreases, so I need someone to help watch over things."

Tian Yan's pupils contracted sharply: "You intend to turn us into another Kong Xiao? What have you done to Kong Xiao to make him obey you so completely, even returning to the Returning to Truth Temple without the Saints noticing anything amiss!"

To Tian Yan, this was utterly incomprehensible.

"You misunderstand me deeply, I did not do anything to Kong Xiao."

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, yet faced the cold gaze of three Heavenly Monarchs.

As well as the sixth Heavenly Monarch, who was originally traveling the Great Universe but was embroiled in disaster, captured by Qinglian, now gazing with a bitter smile.

Ji Jingqiu spread his hands:

"All living beings possess Heavenly Nature and Buddha Nature; I did not alter Kong Xiao's true self but only awakened the Buddha Nature within him, which permeated his Heavenly Nature, slightly changing his disposition, just like persuading someone to be kind. He is still the same Kong Xiao, so naturally, the Saints cannot find any problem."

"As to why he would resolutely seek me out, perhaps because I showed him the Dao."

"The Dao?" Zhang Yuan said solemnly, "What Dao? Kong Xiao comes from the Returning to Truth Temple; with his talent, as long as he doesn't fall midway, becoming a True Saint is just a matter of course!"

"The Dao is indifferent, impermanent, and without bounds, nor is it restricted." Ji Jingqiu laughed, "For you, it might still be hopeless."

...

In the Inner World.

Wuzhou suddenly opened his eyes as if awakened from a dream. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

He looked at Hel in front of him, scrutinizing her, causing her to glare at him impatiently, then shut her eyes to rest.

After what seemed a long time, Wuzhou seemed to have verified the inspiration he gained from Ji Jingqiu's earlier words and finally declared confidently:

"I see, you actually allowed Ji Jingqiu's Buddha Nature to permeate this clone's Heavenly Nature, rather than simply increasing the share of humanity..."

"Hold on! Is it the clone or the true self?"

"Have you already struck a deal with Mu Shitian?"

"Are you feeding on the Buddha Nature on Ji Jingqiu?!"

Wuzhou's expression showed undeniable astonishment and suspicion well beyond his expectations and control.

The significance of this nearly rivaled the plans of Taiyi and Ji Tianxing when they plotted for his Divine Throne years ago!

Back then, among the four of them, excluding Yan, even Taiyi coveted someone within the Yanhuang Federation, believing that if they "devoured" that person's entire essence of Dao, they could find the opportunity to step into true Transcendence.

Similarly, a myriad years ago, Ji Tianxing and two others used this person as bait, thus enticing Hel to fully engage, ultimately leading to her downfall from the Divine Throne.

This person, naturally, was Mu Shitian!

Having been immersed in the Eight Treasures Merit Pond for many years, Hel suddenly revealed her true form like mist clearing, her expression cold, her eyes silent as an abyss yet pure as gold, as if declaring she was never human and from beginning to end was—

Supreme God.