Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

[This is a collection of Marshal He's deeds; you can send it to Ji Jingqiu. Did he gain anything else?]

Upon seeing the message from the Sect, Jiang Minghuan, who was holed up in the room, felt her heart lurch.

The inevitable has arrived.

The Sect does not engage in humane acts. These past few days, she dared not even visit Ji Jingqiu, let alone take the direct route, fearing his wrath. She dreaded being driven out of the branch and once again finding herself without a place to go!

Thinking this, Jiang Minghuan quickly asked, "When can my procedures be processed?"

[…It will be soon.]

After much hesitation, Jiang Minghuan decided to face the storm.

After all, the information about Marshal He was actively sought by Ji Jingqiu. If she delayed, she might still be thrown out.

"Uh, he went out?"

Soon after, Jiang Minghuan blinked her eyes, realizing this was no longer her problem!

"Yes, Ji is at the Tianqi Laboratory, enhancing his Heart Electricity," Ge Hong, having just finished his training, drenched in sweat, said.

Heart Electricity enhancement at Tianqi Laboratory?

The joy that had just risen in Jiang Minghuan's heart completely dissipated.

She confirmed that it was a cherished resource she could not enjoy.

Reflecting upon her experiences during this period, Jiang Minghuan began to question whether joining the Wilderness Sect was a mistake.

Why did she initially join the Wilderness Sect?

Ah, she remembered… It was that day when her master, who had saved her from the Sky Demon Sect cultists, invited her with a smile to join him in protecting humanity.

Jiang Minghuan pursed her lips.

Her gaze swept over the training room behind Ge Hong, and she suddenly asked, "May I cultivate here?"

After receiving an affirmative reply, Jiang Minghuan quietly walked to a corner of the training room and slowly unraveled the bandages wrapped around her hands.

The girl exhaled softly and silently encouraged herself.

Work hard at cultivation.

And then avenge the old man.

…

…

Tianqi Laboratory.

"Zhao Xu, Shanyu, long time no see."

"Not really, just a few months."

"Hehe, the last time I met the two of you was on the virtual platform."

The trio met at the entrance of the laboratory, confirmed their identities at the reception, and signed the relevant waivers. Then an attentive researcher asked:

"Do you need an injection? It will be quite painful later, which might hinder your immersion. It only costs an extra ten million."

The trio's faces twitched at the word "only."

As outstanding youths of their family generation, they enjoyed core resource provisions, but they could not just thoughtlessly spend ten million for pain relief.

After all, even though all three came from millennium-old Martial Arts Families with substantial family fortunes, the number of family members was similarly "substantial," and the internal competition was not any less intense than in the dojos.

Before coming, the family had made it clear –

The "Heavenly Person Plan" at Tianqi Laboratory varied with individuals, often accompanied by some pain. Some martial artists who couldn't stand the pain ended up distracted, significantly diminishing the effectiveness of the Heart Electricity enhancement.

For this, Tianqi Laboratory had specifically developed an effective drug that could block the pain during the "Heavenly Person Plan," sold for "only" ten million each.

Initially, every family complied and paid. However, someone later discovered it was just an ordinary painkiller...

It was impossible to settle scores with Tianqi Laboratory, but since then, every family instructed their disciples to bring their own painkillers.

Ten million for a painkiller – nobody's money was swept in by the wind.

"No need, if we martial artists can't even endure a bit of pain, how can we aspire to attain the Dao?"

"Exactly what Brother Zhao said!"

"Indeed, exactly!"

The trio calmly and politely declined.

The researcher, pondering a moment, kindly advised, "Didn't your elders tell you? This time you are undergoing an enhanced version of the 'Heavenly Person Plan.' Besides stronger effects, the pain will also be doubled. If you don't get an injection beforehand and require one during the experiment, the cost will double."

The three shook their heads in unison, well-prepared.

"Oh, then wait here for a while. Once the people ahead are done, you may go in. Please line up yourself." The researcher shook his head and walked away, murmuring how the youth today really do not heed advice.

The three exchanged glances and shook their heads.

"The first person inside is Gong Hanqing from the Lihua Society, right?"

"Yes, that should be him."

Zhao Xu glanced around, smiling and said, "It seems that the well-known Brother Ji hasn't arrived yet."

"Normal, he's in Heavenly Market City, the farthest from Ziwei."

Among the Four Guardian Stars and three cities – Heavenly Market, Taiwei, and Ziwei.

Heavenly Market City is where most companies and groups are based.

Taiwei usually is the choice for most dojos and some academies.

And Ziwei is the stronghold of the large majority of Martial Arts Families.

Even descendants of the Six Great Families mostly settle in Ziwei, with just some core members living in their respective family's "old houses."

These so-called old houses are private residences owned by the Six Great Families outside the three cities, reportedly close to White Jade City.

Theoretically, the closer they are to White Jade City, the more active the Heart Electricity and related rules are, while also facing greater pressure from spiritual contamination.

The locations of the three cities were determined after a comprehensive evaluation by the federal authorities.

"This person is indeed famous," Zhou Shanyu said with a light laugh, "Not many have personally earned Pei Laoer's respect."

"Pei Jing?" Zhou Xu's eyes flashed as he said, "I heard they went to Elder Song's old residence not long ago?"

"Exactly, and Liu Yuanpei from the Liu Family went there last week to the Grandmaster's old residence, to perceive the Dao traces left by the Grandmaster." Zhou Shanyu nodded.

Wu Yunsheng said enviously, "Elder Song's old residence? That Grandmaster was a strong figure even among Grandmasters. The Dao marks he left, tsk, with some luck, one might comprehend some of the true essence of Elder Song's Martial Arts."

The Realm of Grandmasters, where the God of Martial Arts can imprint space and time, which can carry the intent of a Grandmaster for thousands of years. If later generations have exceptional talent, they might even inherit it.

It is said that the strongest Martial Artists could leave an immortal imprint in space and time, which remains unextinguished even after millions of years. The trigger person, like reversing the flow of time, merges into the imprinted figure, briefly experiencing the original owner's intent.

"The Grandmaster's old residence is indeed extraordinary, but going there doesn't necessarily guarantee rewards," Zhao Xu said lightly, "Who knows how many of them will gain something."

Zhou Shanyu said, "I remember Zhao also went there, did you gain something?"

"Regrettably, I was barely chosen by Elder Song, who gifted me a secret technique to enhance offensive power," Zhao Xu said, his face showing shame.

Listening to his veiled boasting, Wu Yunsheng smiled and did not engage in the conversation.

Zhou Shanyu also smiled silently, choosing not to respond.

Zhao Xu coughed lightly, his expression unchanged, "Unexpectedly, the strength of the Dragon Tiger Dojo is so robust, they even replaced Zhang Buzhou's spot."

Both nodded, their eyes showing surprise.

It would be different if it were any other power, but it involved Dragon Tiger Dojo and Zhang Buzhou, which indeed added a dramatic twist.

When originally Zhang Buzhou discovered he had a 99.3% compatibility with the Dragon Tiger Taoist Body, all families secretly thought the Jinxing Zhang Family was likely to soar.

However, what happened later took a dramatic downturn, leaving people dumbfounded as the Zhang Family completely missed connecting with the Dragon Tiger Taoist Body, and instantly switched to follow the Pure Yang Dao.

"Zhang's talents and intelligence are incredibly high, even surpassing ours," Zhou Shanyu mused.

Regarding this point, the other two did not object.

For Zhang Buzhou to be accepted as a disciple by a Grandmaster, his talents and intelligence are naturally unquestionable.

"I am rather eager to see Jing Qiu's strength," Zhao Xu said, his gaze profound.

"I am curious as well," Wu Yunsheng nodded.

The Mu Family spearheaded a banquet last time, and they didn't attend, not for lack of qualification, but either because they were preoccupied or in a critical phase of cultivation.

So they were unclear about Jing Qiu's actual strength, but hearing how highly friends who attended spoke of him, their curiosity grew stronger.

"Zhao, are you thinking of testing that person's standard?" Zhou Shanyu said meaningfully, "As they say, 'Under a famous name there is no weakling.' Your choice may not be wise, beware of being used by some as a pawn."

Zhao Xu smiled.

He understood the implications of Zhou Shanyu's words.

But he had his own plans.

His cultivation body progress was just one step away from Great Success, and from the information he gathered, Jing Qiu had not even formed his Dharma Body Prototype during the last event. In just half a month, Jing Qiu probably only recently formed his Dharma Body Prototype.

With just his physique, he could definitely overpower Jing Qiu.

From the information he gathered, Jing Qiu's greatest strength was his physique, coupled with some secret technique that enhances offensive power, while his martial skills seemed relatively weaker.

He also possessed a technique enhancing offensive power, and with suppressed physical power, Jing Qiu's biggest advantage is nullified, how could he compete?

If he wins this battle, Zhao Xu's reputation will also be solidly established, as if stepping up on Jing Qiu.

Even if it involves factors of winning without martial virtue, a win is still a win—Martial Arts have never been absolutely fair.

He needed this reputation to exchange for more resources from his family.

Just as the three were chatting, a familiar-looking young man walked into the laboratory.

The three turned their gaze to him simultaneously, confirming that he was indeed the Jing Qiu they saw in the video.

Wu Yunsheng looked curious, Zhou Shanyu showed a scrutinizing look, having heard about him from friends not just for a day or two.

Zhao Xu was full of fighting intent, watching the figure handling procedures at the reception, he used Heart Electricity as a guide, mixed into the Qi, ready to probe Jing Qiu's strength.

Qi locked on, Jing Qiu sensed something, turned his head to look, and saw the other three people, nodding as a gesture.

While he thought the other was just using Qi to greet, after he nodded, the Qi not only did not retract but became even more vigorous and aggressive, seemingly eager to challenge.

Jing Qiu's hand paused while signing.

But he was not surprised.

All being young Martial Artists, it was perfectly normal to have thoughts of sparring.

Martial Artists are not just about punching the weak.

Throwing a punch at someone stronger is the real Martial Arts cultivation!

But the timing now wasn't appropriate, and the environment was also not suitable, so Jing Qiu added a bit of flair to the returning Qi, experimenting with the feeling that Brother Shi gave him recently.

In the next moment.

Zhao Xu suddenly felt a chilling terror.

His gaze instantly focused on a point, seemingly drawn by some formless, shapeless force, his pupils dilated, his expression full of shock and disbelief.

Is this Dharma?!

But how could...

Under this power, his Qi was completely led by the opponent, feeling no room for resistance!

That which can counter Dharma, is only the Dharma itself!

But how long has it been, could this person have crossed small achievement and broken through to Great Success?

Just then, a lab-clad researcher walked out briskly, breaking their Qi confrontation.

Zhao Xu let out a muffled grunt and stepped back two paces, but he was relieved inside, that feeling of being entirely manipulated by Qi was unbearable!

The researcher glanced at the four people:

"Next, who's first?"

Jing Qiu was contemplating since he arrived last, he should be fittingly last, but seeing the other three motionless, he stepped forward:

"Then I'll go first."

"Come with me." The researcher nodded and walked deeper inside.

Jing Qiu nodded to the three respectfully accommodating "seniors," as a polite gesture, and then followed the researcher's steps.