Chapter 626: Chapter 626

Ji Jingqiu had already crossed hands with Master Sui and Master Bai Lu.

If the latter two were serious, he would have no chance to counterattack.

Among them, the Power of Heaven and Earth summoned by just a glance from Master Bai Lu could immobilize him, rendering him unable to break free.

That battle made Ji Jingqiu acutely aware of the vast gap above and below the Heavenly Human Boundary.

Heart Image Warriors still need Divine Secret Skills to leave a mark in the Void, whereas Heavenly Human Martial Artists only need a look.

Ji Jingqiu consulted with both on how he might contend with a Heavenly Person,

Master Sui fell silent for a long time, as if he had never contemplated this question, beyond his understanding.

Whereas Master Bai Lu pointed out that his current physical strength was too weak, which is why he couldn't break free from the oppression and binding of the Power of Heaven and Earth.

Moreover, the Unity of Heaven and Man is also linked to physical strength; the key lies in whether the body can withstand the Power of Heaven and Earth that one summons.

In this regard, mind and body are intertwined and influence each other.

Ji Jingqiu self-reflected that he was not yet at the level to directly confront a Heavenly Person; he still needed to consolidate his strength.

Even now, Master Sui could only vaguely sense it; those hidden adversaries must surely be of Heavenly Person level.

Additionally, the authorities had already guaranteed to send reinforcements if necessary.

He, now known as the Federation's number one prodigy, could simply make a call to summon a Heavenly Human Warrior; why risk himself needlessly?

Brilliant geniuses must learn to cherish their bodies!

"I'll handle the contact. Also, the Heavenly Snake Martial Vein has sent some Sky Snake True Blood for you, please remember to consume it promptly after returning to the spaceship."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up; this was excellent stuff, a major tonic used by the Heavenly Snake Martial Vein to replenish the Life Origin. It was unique across the entire Federation and could speed up his liberation from the fourth Chains.

Before he left, the Heavenly Snake Daoist had promised to tailor a portion for him. Although this item is precious and needed some time, it had finally arrived.

Releasing the fourth human Chains, he could then move to the next phase, starting on the creation of [Bodhi's Golden Body].

Heavenly Mechanism Dojo.

Within the Demonstration Arena, the activated Heavenly Gang Star Formation channeling the power of the stars had descended thirty-six beams of starlight from the obscure stars, forming its own battle-array.

At this moment, the arena where the starlight interwoven evolved into a view of the Milky Way, pulling the distant great stars close to the eyes—an extremely magnificent sight that showcased the profundity and grandeur of the universe's celestial space.

The thirty-six stellar bodies formed by the starlight were vast and boundless, protecting Ji Jingqiu at the center.

Within his body, every single cell was being refined by the vast starlight.

Few people were present at the Heavenly Mechanism Dojo, this generation had only the Daoist Master, Daoist Duan Xuanji, and Zhuang Yanxing besides.

The latter two were Ji Jingqiu's "acquaintances," with Zhuang Yanxing once being "held hostage" by Ji Jingqiu during a trial.

It was Zhuang Yanxing who first mentioned to Ji Jingqiu the saying, "There are no geniuses in the eyes of a Grandmaster."

When such disciples proved inadequate, the Heavenly Mechanism Daoist had to personally intervene, setting up the Star Battle Formation for Ji Jingqiu to challenge.

Currently, Ji Jingqiu was sitting cross-legged, expression neutrally detached, seemingly in meditation for over an hour in the eyes of others.

"Master... what standard did you set for this formation for Ji?"

Zhuang Yanxing was somewhat worried; this great formation wasn't easy to endure, being a dual test of body and mind, and Ji Jingqiu had been inside for an hour already.

The master had recently mentioned that if his disciple wished to graduate, he'd first have to pass through the great formation, endure it, and then talk about the rest.

The Heavenly Mechanism Daoist, dressed in a simple Daoist robe, had a clear and emaciated face with eyes that were serene yet wise, carrying an unworldly dignity of a divine Daoist.

However, Zhuang Yanxing knew very well this was just an appearance; like Ji Jingqiu, the master came from humble beginnings, struggling through childhood poverty, hence developed an obsession with wealth after rising up, colloquially known as being 'sucked into the money-eye.'

"Of course, it's based on the level of Heart Image, probably within the top five hundred of the Hidden Dragon List," the Heavenly Mechanism Daoist lightly stroked his beard, saying as if it were natural.

"What?" Zhuang Yanxing exclaimed in shock, "Master, have you gone mad? Ji is only at the Chains Realm, barely at Third Break."

The Heavenly Mechanism Daoist cast a sidelong glance at the young man, barely broke the Third Chains? Your brother has just managed to release the first Chain!

"Since this child has proven his Heart to Fetal Breathing, should I arrange a difficulty of Chains Realm for him? What's the point then? Do you really think he came here just to go through the motions?"

The eyes of the Heavenly Mechanism Daoist narrowed slightly, raising his hand to signal, "Xuanji, adjust the Star Battle Formation to ten times."

Not far from there, Duan Xuanji stuck his head out, his expression changing slightly, "Is that wise?"

The Heavenly Mechanism Daoist smiled faintly, "Don't worry, this kid can hold it. Although he has just released three Chains, physically, he's probably almost catching up to the Five Breakthroughs of the various veins."

The Chains of the various veins were once considered among the Heavenly Prides of regions, so their standards surely wouldn't fall to those of the Saint King vein, while Ji Jingqiu had only transcended the regular Five Breakthroughs for now.

Duan Xuanji diplomatically said, "I'm not worried about that, I do trust Ji's strength... What I'm worried about is that adjusting the Star Battle Formation to ten times will far exceed the standard in financial costs. The cultivation resources for me and the other disciples naturally can't be reduced; the only thing that can be cut is from your 'retirement fund.'"

The hand of the Heavenly Mechanism Daoist that was tugging at his beard stiffened.

After a moment, he waved his hand, forcing a single word through his teeth:

Zhuang Yanxing gasped in surprise; his money-conscious master was actually willing to spend out of pocket to test Ji? Even using what he dubbed his 'coffin planks'?

"A great ship is about to set sail, possibly becoming the trend of the future. If possible, this old man also wants to catch a ride," the Heavenly Mechanism Daoist mused aloud.