Chapter 612: Chapter 612

Just as Ji Jingqiu predicted, those who came to "spectate" today were not only the "random passersby" from the various dojos along the street.

There were also old seniors who had just returned from various parts of the Federation and had stretched their muscles a bit.

"This is... the True Dharma Realm? All Phenomena are indeed the Dharma Realm, manifesting the True Self without Form?" someone whispered, quite surprised, "True Seed nurtures the dojo, Chains harbor the Dharma Realm, hehe—"

A majestic, lion-like elder by his side confirmed:

"This young one’s Dao Foundation is unparalleled, never seen in ancient times. I, Divine Traveling through all realms, have seen many so-called geniuses, but none could reach such a level in their Heart Body before the Heavenly Human Boundary."

"No wonder the Great Red Sky Lord values him so highly, who knows what kind of Heavenly Human Body he could forge after he completes the unification of his physical body and Spiritual Divine Power?"

"Divine Skills may vary greatly, but they are just means; only when everything converges to one, can the Origin be perceived. At the end of cultivation, it’s all about seeking the Truth and the True Self; this young one is already on the right track."

An old senior laughed and said: "Ji Jingqiu is following the path where All Phenomena witness the Formless, right? When all converge into one, the Formless can be proven, penetrating through all phenomena and perceiving the Tathagata’s True Self; or directly encountering the Primordial Limitless, it all depends on how this young one chooses to proceed."

"You all are truly unable to recognize Taishan, now I understand why Elder Mu urged us to come here; it turns out the World Venerable Lineage finally has a successor!"

One of them looked uncertainly at someone else, as if seeking confirmation.

The Mu Family’s ancient ancestor, Mu Chantian, did not respond but inwardly marveled.

Worthy of being the World Venerable’s disciple, worthy of being the ancestor’s successor!

Choosing the Vajra Dojo for Ji Jingqiu indeed had a deeper meaning, even Luo Wuj coaxing Ji Jingqiu into the Anxiety Realm was by his instigation.

He wanted to see if Ji Jingqiu, as the ancestor’s successor, could gain enlightenment from the exchange of Divine Skills with the Vajra Lineage just like the ancestor did back in the day.

After reaching the Heavenly Human Boundary in Martial Arts, potential takes a secondary place, and what truly matters are insight and destiny, especially the former.

The key to understanding the Dao lies in the character for "enlightenment."

In the past, the ancestors and Marshal He had assimilated the strengths of all paths during their Dao Asking in the world, merging them into their own Martial Arts.

The ancestor even initially established the position of World Venerable through discussions with the various Buddhist Sects.

And what Ji Jingqiu has realized today far exceeds his expectations, already touching the realm of True Self.

The so-called True Self is the indestructible nature of a person; in Buddhism, it is also called Tathagata’s Store, and in Daoism, it is referred to as Heavenly Nature, Dao Nature, Lifebound Primordial Spirit.

In the Buddhist lineage—

The nature of True Self, one’s Buddha Nature, is called "Tathagata";

Wisdom, enlightenment, the ultimate True Enlightenment is called "Bodhi."

Both are the highest achievements.

Ji Jingqiu has already grasped the root of Bodhi, and now he has touched upon the nature of True Self...

The breadth of the future Dao is beyond Mu Chantian’s prediction.

"Does our Federation breed another freak? Is this young one another anomaly?" someone murmured.

"When it comes to the Nine Palaces, what do you all think?" someone suddenly asked, among those present, "The Nine Palaces hold immense power, equivalent to the pinnacle of civilization clusters in the Great Universe. Cooperating with them is like associating with a tiger."

"Why the rush about matters a hundred years from now? Even without the Nine Palaces, I am convinced that in the future, other powers will seek to connect with some individuals below, shaking things up. It’s better to settle things early and reduce disputes."

As if incarnating the brightness of the Pure Yang Sun, an elder spoke calmly and nonchalantly,

"Regarding what the scene will be a hundred years later, who knows? Perhaps by then, we will have all achieved True Enlightenment and returned. Instead of relying on the next generation, better to count on ourselves."

The crowd’s gaze shifted subtly, and they saw Ji Jingqiu emerge from the Vajra Sect, arriving at that long street, seemingly unsatisfied from the previous battle.

Within the Vajra Sect.

Ji Jingqiu shattered his own Spiritual Divine Power, yet he couldn’t break through the profoundness and inclusiveness hidden beneath his palm that encompassed all laws...

Luo Wuj let out a quiet sigh, never expecting to lose in such a way.

He stood up and bowed slightly:

"This battle, the Vajra Lineage admits defeat."

Ji Jingqiu earnestly said, "The exchange was hasty, and I would like to discuss the Vajra Dao with seniors later. I just have some matters to attend to and ask for a brief wait."

Luo Wuj quickly thought of the special state of mind contained in Ji Jingqiu’s previous palm and was stirred, recalling certain ancient secrets.

He spoke seriously, "The Vajra Lineage is honored by this defeat."

Behind him, his disciples were still baffled; only a few minutes had passed, and their master lost?

Surely it wasn’t because of money...

Afterward, Luo Wuj personally escorted Ji Jingqiu to the entrance of the dojo.

As Ji Jingqiu walked toward the long street, the crowd on both sides showed mixed expressions of surprise and uncertainty; some instinctively turned their heads to avoid his gaze, while others stared at him intensely, trying to see the depth within.

Without any hesitation, Ji Jingqiu confidently stepped forward, his eyes scanning around, revealing a smile with his teeth showing, he proactively challenged all directions:

"Any senior here wishes to have a battle with me? Rest assured, it will just serve as a warm-up, without any contention for the Dao Asking."

For a moment, the street fell silent.

Some glanced sideways, reflexively squinting as if the young man’s bright smile was even more dazzling than the midday sun, difficult to look at directly.

His words’ intense self-confidence was almost overwhelming, reminding some present of the I Am Supreme attitude from the battle at White Jade City.

Those seated along the street, some of them twitched, seeming totally unprepared for Ji Jingqiu to boldly challenge them.

If Ji Jingqiu did indeed defeat a Five Breakthroughs Martial Artist of the Chains Realm from the Vajra Sect within five minutes, it seemed...

they might not be his match?

Among those present, at most, they only reached Four Breakthroughs; those who could attain Five Breakthroughs in the Chains Realm were the seeds with hopes of reaching the Heavenly Human Boundary in the future.