Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 896 328: Boundless Merit, Guest Becomes Host

"This time..."Ji Jingqiu murmured.

But it's hard to say who was at a loss.

Hel just wanted to say something when she saw a drop of water suddenly drip from the branch of the Bodhi Tree into the pool.

Her expression changed suddenly.

Is this... Merit Water?

This scene seemed familiar, reminding her of a moment on the Ancient Road.

In the past, when Ji Jingqiu refined the Heart Nightmare, he also condensed a drop of Merit Water, which fell into the lotus pond.

But compared to now, the weight and purity of that drop of Merit Water were indescribably different.

And this drop seems to be just the beginning.

Upon seeing the second drop of Merit Water slowly condensing among the Bodhi leaves, Hel's face changed slightly.

Is this... the Merit gained from transforming endless Yin Souls?

And it's all credited to Ji Jingqiu?!

Thinking of the trillions of Yin Souls in the Nether Ruins Yin Soil, Hel gasped. This indeed seemed like a constant and endless stream.

This lotus pond might truly turn into a Merit Pool.

Speaking of which, since refining Heart Nightmare can extract Merit Water, then as the ancestor and source of all Heart Nightmares, there's no reason Wuzhou can't.

Hel raised her eyebrows, reached out and grabbed the weak and feeble Wuzhou from under Wuwang Mountain, and ordered the little Wuzhou to dig a pit under the Bodhi Tree, then threw the "skin-and-bones" Wuzhou in, and let the little Wuzhou fill it with soil.

The latter was furious, thinking, how dare they treat us as flower fertilizer?! Believe it or not, I'll break the root of your Bodhi!

"Move faster, or I'll bury you too."

A cold voice rang out.

The little Wuzhou quickly bowed his head and dug a pit under the Bodhi Tree, not too big or too small, just enough to fit another Wuzhou.

...

"Thousand Skill Taoist, my master has instructed me to see you off."

Ji Jingqiu had just emerged from the black mist when he encountered an old man greeting him with cupped hands.

"No need to be so formal, Thousand Skill Taoist," Ji Jingqiu replied.

This time, the old man showed no surprise, smiling and saying, "I initially thought Brother was from the Holy King Lineage, but didn't expect you to be a disciple of that master."

Ji Jingqiu looked intrigued, "Have you met my master before?"

The old man replied vaguely, "A brief encounter, quite impressive, admirable indeed."

Ji Jingqiu was moved, thinking, has this one lived through three thousand Tribulation Periods?

Wasn't it said that even Heavenly King Masters have their end of life?

Could this one be a Heavenly Venerable that has fallen?

But it doesn't seem like it, if they truly were a fallen Heavenly Venerable, their prowess wouldn't be so 'ordinary.'

To attain the status of Heavenly Venerable, the spirit sits in forgetfulness, refining the True Path, aligning the Dao with Heaven and Earth, even if they fall, their knowledge, experience, and spirit are beyond others.

"A dragon in shallow waters," Ji Jingqiu politely said.

The old man smiled and said, "You flatter me, Brother. Are you aware of the 'Day of Tide' in a year?"

"Are you referring to the turmoil in the underlying rules?"

"It can be described that way," the old man replied, "to us, it is the ebb and flow, then the Great Universe will gradually ease restrictions, allowing Heavenly Kings and Heavenly Venerables to enter in succession."

Ji Jingqiu nodded.

The old man's smile faded as he solemnly said:

"Soon, the Five Veins' remnants will gradually manifest in the world, not allowing the martial artists of Three Thousand Yanfutu to flaunt their power in the Great Universe."

"If you have time, you can attend the 'Blessing Convention', the place and time are yet to be determined, but if it is indeed held, the entire world will know, and by then the Nether Ruins Lineage will welcome you as an honored guest."

"Blessing Convention?" Ji Jingqiu nodded slightly, "I will be aware."

The old man smiled again and handed over a map engraved with numerous patterns.

"The Nether Ruins Lineage is in your debt. Currently, our disciples are dwindling, and many strong ones have yet to return, so we don't have much to offer. We gift Brother a Treasure Map, if needed, feel free to take anything from it."

"Oh?" Ji Jingqiu showed interest, taking the Treasure Map to discover many unique points marked on it.

The resources recorded on this map far exceeded the Star Map gifted by the Ancient Road Will, perhaps akin to the difference between paid and free.

"Then I will accept graciously," Ji Jingqiu's smile became more genuine, "By the way, I've heard the Taiyin Divine Palace is inherited from the Nether Ruins Lineage, what is the exact relationship between the two?"

The old man nodded:

"It is true that the Master of Taiyin worshipped by the Taiyin Divine Palace was the third in the Mingxu Divine System in the past, who undertook the orderly duties of inheritance after our master fell into a deep sleep."

"When we return in the future, Taiyin Divine Palace will be the new dojo for the Nether Ruins Lineage."

"If Brother passes through the territory of the Taiyin Divine Palace in the future, should the need arise, you can use this token for assistance, this is the supplicant token of the Nether Ruins Lineage."

Ji Jingqiu did not immediately accept the token, pondered for a moment, and asked: "With this token, can it command the Palace Master or Goddess of Taiyin Divine Palace?"

"This..."

The old man hesitated, as the Taiyin Divine Palace would be one of the foundations of the Nether Ruins Lineage, the Goddesses of each generation are the inheritors of the Supreme Method, and are at the core of the core.

The Palace Master, even more so, would hold a high rank in the future Mingxu Divine System.

Supplicants, although not of low status, were still outsiders, and could not be compared with the direct lineage.

But recalling the scene of Buddha Light manifesting, entering the Yin Soil, he gritted his teeth and withdrew the supplicant token, replacing it with another and offering it.

"This is the highest level 'External Elder' token of the Nether Ruins Lineage, though it cannot command the Palace Master, once seen, its message will be clear, and they will certainly assist Brother with all effort."

Ji Jingqiu accepted the jade token with a bright smile, "The Nether Ruins Lineage is too kind, I will remember this."

The old man warmly suggested, "Brother just survived the Wind Disaster, better find a place to rest and recover, quickly achieve Newborn status, to not hinder your foundation."

"Then I take my leave today."

Ji Jingqiu, putting away the jade token, drifted away.