Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Chapter 895 - 328: Boundless Merit, Guest Becomes Host

The elder, who had changed his Daoist title to Thousand Skill, had long sensed the turmoil deep within the Evil Domain, and he felt there shouldn’t be any unexpected events; after all, this was his Nether Ruins domain, and the Little Ancestor who held the authority of the Yin Soil was within, where no one could overturn the heavens.After much hesitance, he still stepped inside.

As he entered, witnessing the ghostly tide that swallowed Heaven and Earth, his complexion changed dramatically:

"Why has a corner of the Yin Soil been opened?! Is it because of the Holy King Lineage?"

His expression was anxious: "It’s merely borrowing the way to cultivate, we are of the same Five Veins, how could it lead to this? In the future, you cannot afford to make such enemies so casually..."

You Jiu’s status in the Nether Ruins Lineage was similar to that of Chi Ji in the Holy King Lineage.

And, in terms of seniority, he could be called an elder of the Nether Ruins Lineage, otherwise how could he have been entrusted by the Netherworld Lord to bear the responsibility of guarding and taking care of You Jiu in this world.

Just as he was transmitting his voice to You Jiu, advising against acting recklessly, a Buddha Light divided into ten thousand, and the Heaven and Earth were filled with golden shadow images.

The elder’s complexion changed drastically, and he exclaimed:

"It’s... that person?!"

Who dared to defy the Netherworld Lord back in the day by swimming against the tide?!

It was because of this person that the Netherworld Lord chose to harmonize with the Tao, suppressing billions of ghost souls in the Divine Country, and fell into an enduring slumber near death!

The elder’s face changed suddenly—fearful, furious, indignant...

In the end, it was a disbelief turned to joy!

The reappearance of this person, does it not indicate that the old promise is about to be fulfilled and that the Netherworld Lord is on the brink of awakening?!

"Arrogant!"

The familiar voice of anger reverberated through Heaven and Earth.

Hearing this voice, the elder’s expression suddenly turned heavy, and even if it was the fourth generation grandson of the Netherworld Lord, he still sternly transmitted his voice:

"Shut up!"

"You disrespectful child..."

...

"From today onward, you of the Nether Ruins Lineage owe us of the World Venerable Lineage."

Ji Jingqiu, having penetrated the truth of the past, said earnestly.

"Arrogant! You..." You Jiu, furious, was about to say more when suddenly the voice of the Path Protector exploded beside his ear in rage!

"Shut up! You this..."

He scarcely had time to argue with this voice and suddenly turned back to gaze straight at the Nine Nether Soil, which had unknowingly closed on its own and then reopened.

From its extreme depths, a will so grand that it was no less than the Heavenly Will of the Great Universe descended earlier, briefly awakened, infusing life from death; life and death cycled together, simultaneously encompassing intent of death, silent annihilation, vitality, coldness, and ardor with all sorts of opposing sensations.

Deep within the Yin Soil, a low, solemn voice rolled and echoed, its words short yet unquestionably imperative—

"Yes."

You Jiu stood dumbfounded.

This voice came from deep within the Yin Soil, illuminating various scenes inside the Yin Soil along its way, such as the eternally silent Holy City, the Death Divine Domain long turned into an ocean of resentful souls, and the dilapidated, gray Divine Temple...

The boundless darkness spread like an abyssal sea, black vapor pervaded, death’s intent roared, making one feel oppressed at just a glance.

But at this moment, in the once profoundly dark Heaven and Earth arose a Pure Land barrier of Liu Li color, like a bridge to the Other Shore, connecting Heaven and Earth.

"The Nether Ruins Lineage, grateful for today’s favor."

"When the End of Tribulation arrives, we shall bear your karma, undergo calamity for you, making this account settled."

The voice conveying from the depths of the Yin Soil was solemn and grand.

Ji Jingqiu clasped his hands together, neither overbearing nor servile, representing the World Venerable Lineage in accepting this statement, and then turned to leave, without ever casting another glance at You Jiu from beginning to end.

Behind him, You Jiu seemed to still want to say something, yet found his body incapable of speech; he took a deep breath, faced the now-open Yin Soil, and bowed, realizing that this matter had already come to an end, beyond discussion.

This left him very confused, it was clearly the World Venerable Lineage who had broken faith first, why was nothing mentioned today, and everything was brushed aside?

The elder still at the edge of the Evil Domain received a sound transmission, his expression respectful as he saluted.

Not far away, Ji Jingqiu traversed the void, stepping out of the domain of the Evil Domain in a few strides with the [ubiquitous] method.

Meanwhile.

"What bearing your karma, suffering tribulation for you, what agreement did you reach with that Netherworld Lord?" Hel exclaimed in shock and uncertainty.

"Not clear."

Ji Jingqiu was very straightforward, not looking back, quickening his pace to leave, replying heart inwardly.

"I only glimpsed a part of the past, incomplete, maybe it was Master Mu who had an agreement with this one long ago, details should be asked from Master Mu."

"Then why did you just agree?"

"Losing face is worse than losing people." Ji Jingqiu plainly stated, "The atmosphere was hyped up this far, now it’s You Jiu who’s embarrassed; if I pursued further, it would be me, and besides, that one might not even disclose."

"Moreover..."

"Appearing to ’know nothing’ is not a beneficial act."

Ji Jingqiu paused, speaking gently,

"In any case, it’s best to hurry and make your escape, back then, Master Mu cursed quite viciously."

Hel let out a light snort: "That bastard indeed knows how to curse."

"Ji Jingqiu, with one fewer mystical Reincarnation Body, isn’t it a pity? Even I couldn’t discern the roots of this Reincarnation Body, absolutely not below the Supreme True Buddha." Hel exclaimed with a tone of regret, "In the future, he might have formed the foundation for your third clone of [One Qi to Three Pure Ones]."

Ji Jingqiu said: "This is the law of fate, also where he attained the Tao, there is nothing to lament, merely a confluence of circumstances, there will be meetings again."

"Confluence of circumstances?" Hel recalled the scene of Ji Jingqiu discussing the Way of Cause and Effect with her, laughing, "What, did you penetrate the meaning of ’fate’ from the World Venerable Lineage?"

Unexpectedly, Ji Jingqiu nodded:

"Gained some insight indeed."

Hel cast a look of suspicion.

Where on Earth did this guy get such confidence?

Ji Jingqiu’s spiritual vision swept over the Inner Realm.

Compared to before, a familiar figure was missing beyond the Pure Land, appearing somewhat desolate.

But he could always sense the "Ksitigarbha" venturing into endless Yin Soil, opening a realm of Pure Land, assimilating the Nine Nether Yin Soil, and enlightening tens of thousands of Yin Souls.