Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 373 - 179: Number One Among Peers

As Ke Pingluan and Qin Qingjue approached Mu Juncheng's residence,

on this planet, many people tacitly cast their gazes in this direction.

"Hehe, this old man knew that this inevitable fight couldn't be avoided."

"A midnight spar, the young master of the Ke family and the Qin Family's daughter are really in tune, is this what defines the Heavenly Pride of our era?"

"It's time to determine who is superior, amongst the martial artists of the Federation's generation. Eventually, a victor must emerge, which is crucial when the time comes on the Nine Provinces Ancient Road, as it serves as a basis for leadership and can prevent unnecessary conflicts."

"Howeve,r, this battle seems a bit hasty, deciding the first among peers, and we old folks are just to watch."

"Place your bets, place your bets, who do you think will win?"

"Hmm... If it were before, this old man would think Ke Pingluan,but now, it's hard to say, really hard to say!"

"Although Ji Jingqiu's strike was dazzling, if Ke Qianchi could use Marshal Ke's 'Heaven and Earth Silence', there might still be a possibility of mutual destruction."

"Eh, Ji Jingqiu just deliberately glanced in our direction, was it accidental, or did he notice our gaze?"

As Heavenly Human Martial Artists, their spirits can merge with heaven and earth, using the power of heaven and earth from a planet for themselves, so as soon as the thought arises, they can see anything happening on the planet.

Thus, even separated by countless miles, they could easily keep Mu Juncheng's residence within view.

Someone noticed Ji Jingqiu's action and was suddenly intrigued.

If Ji Jingqiu could indeed detect their "surveillance," it would be very interesting.

This situation could either be from treading far along the path of Godseeing, resulting in an almost instinctive Martial Arts intuition, or his spirit realm has reached a certain height.

"It is said that this young man previously showed signs of an 'Unbound Heart'?"

"At this age, could this young man possibly have reached the level of Spirit Plate Realm? Even ancient Saints didn't have such exaggerated records."

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Ji Jingqiu retracted his gaze, looking at Ke Pingluan and Qin Qingjue who came to challenge him in the courtyard, and a sense of combativeness arose in him.

"I wonder if Mr. Ji has time to impart some lessons today." Ke Pingluan spoke calmly, his purpose very clear.

"Since you've come all the way here, naturally, we will fight it out," Ji Jingqiu looked at Mu Juncheng beside him, "Mu, please take us to the demonstration arena."

He had no reason to refuse this challenge.

In a way,

this was his first encounter with a Martial Arts inheritance of the same Seven Marshals level!

Before this, he had only sparred with Mu Juncheng, but what he practiced, the 'Immovable Ming King Body', was not passed down by Marshal Mu, but developed by a Great Grandmaster from the Mu Family according to ancient methods.

The only technique left by Marshal Mu was the 'Fire House Buddha Hell Visualization'.

And Ke Pingluan along with Qin Qingjue, practiced the complete inheritances left by Marshal Ke and Marshal Qin, respectively.

The former practiced 'Void Return to Netherworld', and the latter practiced 'Obedience to Heaven and Loyalty'.

These two inheritances were originally similar to what Marshal Mu left, with only visualization maps and corresponding secret skills and moves.

The corresponding Taoist Bodies were developed step by step by the ancestors who later perfected these two inheritances.

Mu Juncheng knew that the fight tonight was inevitable, leading the way reluctantly to his personal demonstration arena.

Lastly, he advised, "Both of you, please limit the severity, don't unleash your True Fire."

Yue Yourong and others, already smiling, were holding snacks, surrounding the demonstration arena, eagerly anticipating the upcoming battle.

The subsequent fight would directly decide who among the Federation's young martial artists ranks first among peers!

Ke Pingluan stood at one end of the demonstration arena, sword in hand.

He didn't look at Ji Jingqiu, but instead, at the sword in his hand.

This sword had been with him for fourteen years, ever since he was able to lift a sword at the age of six, it had always been by his side, never leaving him.

Over the years, every expectation spoken by a family elder was about becoming "the first among peers."

The reason he rushed here tonight was also because of those elders who insisted on determining a victor.

They said if there's no opportunity within the Half-plane, then send a challenge letter to Ji Jingqiu, the family would help him gain momentum, allowing him to step on Ji Jingqiu and climb to the throne of first among peers...

He did indeed want to challenge Ji Jingqiu, but also felt it was meaningless.

Just like he was never interested in being first among peers, only interested in practicing Martial Arts.

Thus, he chose to challenge tonight.

In this moment,

Ke Pingluan saw his own reflection in the blade.

As calm as ever, his shoulders slightly drooped, as if carrying something heavy on his back.

"Ji, I'm making my move."

Ke Pingluan spoke calmly and drew his sword.

Zila!

A sharp sword cry sounded, and an odd and subtle noise filled the air, not the sound of wind, but a deeper, more piercing sound, as if the air itself was wailing.

After greeting, Ke Pingluan's whole demeanor changed, thrusting his sword forward.

This simple strike seemed minimal, but to Ji Jingqiu, it posed a great threat, the sword edge seeming to fill heaven and earth!

This had partly reached the force on the level of Dharma.

Ji Jingqiu, not frightened but excited, raised his sword to meet him.

The two privately exchanged skills, and since he was also prepared to witness the 'Void Return to Netherworld', Ji Jingqiu naturally did not start with a killing move, but sincerely sparred technically with his opponent.

This extent in martial arts exceeded his expectations.