Chapter 599: Chapter 599

Several Divine Lords still maintain their past attitudes, letting Ji Jingqiu make his own choices without interference and without responsibility.

Ji Jingqiu returned to his temporary lodging.

During this time, the city hall of Taian City wanted to meet him to listen to the guidance from the "East Three Bright Star Lord," but he declined politely.

He would not meddle in the planet’s management; it should continue as it had been before.

Passing by the main hall of the temple, Ji Jingqiu glanced at the faceless statue of Marshal He placed there.

He had once asked the Divine Lords about a certain issue, and their response was that Marshal He could not return, regardless of whether he continued to pay homage.

Ji Jingqiu paused his steps, entered the Divine Temple, and lit three sticks of incense.

Gazing at the slowly rising blue smoke, floating in front of the statue, Ji Jingqiu felt an inexplicable peace.

This peace, which backgrounds and other strong figures could not give him,

not even Master Gu or Elder Mu, who constantly stood behind him, protecting his path, could provide this sense of security.

Upon leaving, Ji Jingqiu pondered that perhaps it was time to establish his own dojo in Taian City or another selected location.

After all, being a Star Lord, he shouldn’t be too shabby!

After returning to his temporary lodging, Ji Jingqiu checked the Martial Arts Plate and noticed it seemed much livelier than before, not as quiet as it had been.

He casually flipped through it, silently noticing that the news of him challenging various sects had already been leaked, clearly pushed by Zhang’s influential actions.

Was this to create momentum for him?

Is it the Mu Family or Federation officials?

Ji Jingqiu shook his head, put down the terminal, adjusted his breathing, and felt the pulse of the Spiritual Holy Embryo.

That feeling of his spirit resonating with heaven and earth was intoxicating; he closed his eyes and entered the long-missed Sea of Souls, preparing to use it as a path to the Supreme Buddha Country.

With a movement of his spirit, Ji Jingqiu felt a mysterious call from the depths, stepping into the Sea of Souls,

Now, with his Spiritual Realm initially manifesting, he no longer needed the protection of the small Bodhi Tree.

Standing in the chaotic and dark Sea of Souls, he was like a giant sun suspended in the void; his Heart Lamp alone was enough to illuminate the surrounding space.

After entering the Sea of Souls, Ji Jingqiu suddenly stopped.

He originally planned to directly journey to the Supreme Buddha Country but was now intrigued by a novel sensation.

What he saw here was his Spiritual Body,

but it felt indistinguishable from his physical body.

He could even directly feel the brightness of the Spirit Light within this body, illuminating the many obscure chaos and making the world before him clearer.

According to ancient texts, at the ultimate stage of cultivation, the spirit becomes clear and generously bright, allowing people, who originally couldn’t see the world clearly, to see the world and themselves more clearly.

Those who are naturally wise, leading those with mediocre talents, do so because there are inherent lights within their spirits, allowing them to see the nature of themselves and the world from the beginning.

Buddha said he wishes to achieve enlightenment that illuminates countless worlds across ten directions; here, the illumination is not merely in the literal sense but refers to enlightening countless worlds with Buddha’s perfect wisdom.

This so-called Infinite Light also refers to all the freedom and joy encompassing virtue and dignity.

Ji Jingqiu seemed to have realized something; the higher the Spiritual Realm, the clearer the understanding of all things in the world, making it easier to recognize "the Dao," master "the Dao," and grasp all fundamentals.

Especially within the Sea of Souls.

The Great Universe restricts everything, but the Sea of Souls seems like the destination of the spirit, returning here is like coming home, not only liberating but also... enhancing?

This gave him a bold hypothesis—

Is the Sea of Souls ultimately the destruction of everything, or the home of the spirit?

Ji Jingqiu formed a domain of Pure Land using the Power of the Spirit, preventing anything wandering or floating within the Sea of Souls from infiltrating.

And, he also sensed the so-called "portals" of All Realms!

Once Fetal Breathing is complete, one can Divine Travel through all realms.

His Power of the Spirit extended infinitely, sensing many mysteries.

In his spiritual perception, he quickly noticed that some portals were as deep as black holes, with unfathomable worlds behind them, and some were deadly silent, seemingly connecting to a realm of death...

He attempted to pry open one of the portals, but found his "strength" insufficient; the door was there, but he could not open it at the moment, only regretfully withdrawing his efforts.

This puzzled Ji Jingqiu; seizing the opportunity, he asked Lady La.

Lady La’s cold and indifferent guidance, tinged with mockery, came through:

[You dared to Divine Travel through realms without even setting an anchor? Naughty, next time you want to die, just tell me directly, no need to beat around the bush.]

Ji Jingqiu stopped his actions sheepishly, pondering to better understand Divine Travel through realms when he returned.

He no longer delayed, set the coordinates, and stepped into the Supreme Buddha Country.

He saw the vast and pure expanse of White Fire creating a Buddha Land, untainted by dust, with almost no second color within the realm.

A Buddha, formed entirely of white light, sat at the center of the realm, eyes closed, hands clasped in front, his expression compassionate yet majestic, with countless white threads extending into the void beyond the Heart Sea.

Returning to his homeland, looking at the distant Buddha, Ji Jingqiu felt a deep connection, feeling as if the last Opening Worm was just a memory.

He didn’t hesitate, sat down right there, and commenced Opening Worm.

Behind his head, a clear moon rose, and the Bodhi Tree took root eagerly unfolding its branches and leaves, eagerly absorbing the Power of Faith and Will from the Buddha Land.