Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

East Three Bright Star.

Two months had passed, and the Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall had seen little change.

This amount of time wasn't even enough for the outer disciples of the Martial Arts Hall to complete the Qi Nourishing process.

"Big Senior Brother, have Sanxi and Master Luo already left?"

Zhang Xingyi stepped into the Martial Arts Hall and saw Yang Yao and a few others watching a projection in the corner.

"Mm, the central region spots have been distributed. Master Luo took Sanxi to the central region; they're on the road now."

"Will it be Jing Qiu who picks them up when they arrive?" Zhang Xingshan asked curiously.

"The message has been sent to Jing Qiu, but it's unknown if he will be available by then," Yang Yao, glued to the projection and without turning his head, said, "He's about to participate in the Group Stars qualifying competition. I don't know if he can make it in time."

"Group Stars qualifying competition... Jing Qiu will soon become a Group Stars Martial Artist," Zhang Xingshan said excitedly. It's been who knows how long since the last Group Stars Martial Artist rose up from the East Three Bright Star!

Yang Yao's gaze deepened: "Group Stars? Heh, after a while, I'm afraid that won't even be worthy of carrying your junior brother's shoes."

"What are you watching, Senior Brother?" Zhang Xingshan leaned in closer.

The projection was playing a Martial Arts interview program, with the banner at the top clearly indicating today's guests, including two Bright Moon Martial Artists.

One was Wan Cheng, who had recently "come out of the shadows" to officially join the Redwood Group.

The other was also a Bright Moon Martial Artist who had risen to fame in recent years, named Fei Ziqing.

"Senior Brother, aren't you just a step away from breaking through to Divine Travel?" Zhang Xingshan curiously asked, "How big is the gap between you and a Bright Moon Martial Artist?"

The gap?

Yang Yao's hand stroked his stubbled chin, halting as he thought to himself that the training he had arranged for Xingshan lately had been insufficient.

He actually had the leisure to care about these things!

Forget Bright Moon Martial Artists, he couldn't even beat Jing Qiu.

Yang Yao sighed inwardly.

With Jing Qiu's current rate of advancement, it probably wouldn't be long before it becomes, "Forget Jing Qiu, he can't even beat a Bright Moon Martial Artist."

As the interview program went on, Zhang Xingshan's expression gradually changed.

The host deliberately steered the conversation towards the upcoming Group Stars selection competition and asked the two "seniors" for their opinions on these juniors.

The Martial Artist named Wan Cheng gave a fairly conventional reply, saying he looked forward to seeing these peers who are slightly younger than him in this year's Great Martial Arts Competition.

But Fei Ziqing answered outrageously.

Especially when the host pointedly mentioned a few young Martial Artists with big names, including Junior Brother Ji.

He said in a casual tone:

"Young people still need some tempering; they're not qualified to be my enemies yet."

"Hm, the choice on the Martial Arts path is very important. A Superior Dao Body is crucial for one's future foundation. One wrong step is a lifelong regret. Take, for instance, that young Mister Ji..."

His response reminded Zhang Xingshan of some hot comments on the internet not long ago about his junior brother and the Dragon Tiger Dojo.

Things like [It's a pity, a genius Martial Artist chose the wrong Dao Body, future prospects worrisome, discussing the choice of Martial Arts path is more important than talent]

[The Dragon Tiger Dojo is old-fashioned and conservative, first ruining Zhang Buzhou, now ruining Ji Jing Qiu]

[Ji Jing Qiu likely to fall from the ranks of top-tier geniuses]

...

And a series of eye-catching comment titles.

Zhang Xingshan took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the annoyance in his heart, and looked at Big Senior Brother only to find him seemingly lost in thought.

"Big Senior Brother, aren't you angry? That guy was being sarcastic towards Jing Qiu!" Zhang Xingshan said angrily.

Yang Yao came back to his senses, glanced at the subtitles on the projection, and after a moment of silence, he said darkly:

"I was just thinking, the Junior Brother has only been away for two months, how did he suddenly become so famous, known to every household? Now even Bright Moon Martial Artists need to verbally disparage him to gain attention? Sigh..."

Zhang Xingshan slowly opened his mouth in astonishment, his expression bewildered.

Ah, so there's this way to interpret it?

He cautiously asked, "Senior Brother, what do you make of those online comments about Junior Brother?"

"Read them inversely."

Zhang Xingshan was stunned.

Yang Yao sneered and said: "You should look less at those irresponsible self-media. Their underlying logic is not to genuinely discuss but to garner attention, putting clicks first."

Zhang Xingshan asked out of curiosity, "Senior Brother, do you think Jing Qiu can win the selection competition?"

"Of course, no problem." Yang Yao said indifferently.

"Why are you so certain, Senior Brother?" Zhang Xingshan pressed on, "Honestly... I find those well-argued analysis posts on the internet quite convincing."

Yang Yao replied calmly:

"The logic is simple."

"With Jing Qiu's talent, he will progress faster in the same amount of time than those Martial Artists he has surpassed and caught up with."

"If they couldn't beat him a month ago, they certainly can't a month later."

"Alright, get ready, it's time for today's training. Jing Qiu is already forging his Dao Body and you're still on Opening Veins, don't disgrace yourself."

Zhang Xingshan weakly said: "... But Senior Brother, aren't you also about to be caught up by Jing Qiu?"

"Talking back to your Senior Brother? Today's training is doubled!"

...

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Divine Power Heavy Industry.

In the arena.

Two figures sweat profusely as the sound of pure physical collision rings out like a nearby dull thunder, making one's heart tremble.

Each figure resembled a sun, with every pore emitting astonishing heat and brilliance, a dazzling golden aura, as if a sun was undulating.

This is the Pure Yang Dao Body of the Pure Yang Dao, also known as the Sun Dao Body.

Martial Artists of this lineage, after achieving Great Success with their Dao Body, naturally contain Divine Yang within them. Upon breaking through to the Chains Realm, every inch of their flesh becomes like the scorching sun, dazzling and renowned for their vigorous Qi and blood.