Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 426 - 193: Old Trade: Inscriptions on the Mountain Peak_3

Taking the first step on the stone stairs, an invisible pressure came from all directions.

Ordinarily speaking, one would only need to reach halfway up the mountain to secure a spot, but Mount Undying is far more challenging than most imagine. However, most Martial Artists do not stop; instead, they continue to advance, for under this pressure is also a form of tempering.

As many young individuals began to ascend the mountain one after another.

The authority figures from various powers were perched high in the sky, looking down at the multitude of True Seeds on the stone steps below, resembling a swarm of ants.

Even they could not help but feel moved by the scene before them at this moment.

Only an opportunity like the Inheritance Ancient Road could stir the entire Yanfu State into madness.

"Brother Qi," Lu Tong approached in the sky, joining Red Bright Palace Master Qi Yunfei, who had been waiting there for a long time.

"Brother Lu, you must be tired."

"Lord Qi, I've heard that a young Supreme has recently emerged from the Nine Palaces, congratulations," a voice from among the figures in the sky began to speak slowly.

In his eyes was the desolate scenery of heavenly stars—the mark of a Supreme. At this moment, his tone carried a probing quality.

Red Bright Palace Master Qi Yunfei smiled lightly and said, "Since when has the Sub-Immortal Clan cared so much about the affairs of my Nine Palaces?"

He swept his glance across, aware that many strong figures today were here to witness the ascent of the young Supreme of his Nine Palaces. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people in this battle zone; they should go to other areas to witness the ascensions of the other three young Supremes.

"Don't hurry, everyone, just watch and you'll understand," said Qi Yunfei with a light laugh.

Seeing his attitude, the people guessed that the rumors must be true, but were not clear about who it was, which made their hearts shiver.

The Nine Palaces had silently nurtured one from the Taboo Sequence!

At this moment, everyone couldn't help but look up toward the peak above their heads.

The rules here were peculiar; the summit reigned supreme even the strongest among them could not bypass this heavy rule.

...

On this path of ascent.

Ji Jingqiu kept going straight ahead without stopping halfway.

He crossed one level of stone stairs after another in a smooth but unstoppable pace. Passing by countless Martial Artists who had stopped halfway, he moved toward a higher place under their gaze until he vanished from their sight.

As he continued to climb higher, various invisible pressures intensified rapidly, but for Ji Jingqiu, these pressures were trivial.

It was only when he was approaching the summit that he finally felt some pressure, yet it couldn't stop the rhythm of his footsteps; he even quickened his pace!

In the eyes of a few, he seemed to grow more fierce and advanced the further he went,

"Who is that person?! Why is he so fast!"

"A stranger's face; could he be a Heavenly Pride hidden by some power?"

At this moment, actually only a few could see the figure of Ji Jingqiu.

When he took the last step and reached the summit.

"Boom!"

The entire Mount Undying trembled with the final step, a grand beam of light shot into the sky, dazzling and turning into countless divine radiances that showered down.

In an instant.

All the Martial Artists on Mount Undying were set abuzz.

This very unique incident made countless Martial Artists realize what had happened!

"Someone has reached the summit?!"

"Who is it! The people from the Nine Palaces have arrived, could it be Feng Wu from the Nine Palaces?!"

"It's not Feng Wu... It's said that a Taboo sequence Martial Artist appeared in the Nine Palaces; could it be true?!"

...

Many big names in the sky looked up at the young man who had reached the summit and "stepped" on everyone below, their expressions varied.

Some looked towards Qi Yunfei of the Nine Palaces and flattered, "It seems the rumor is true, congratulations to the Nine Palaces for having a young Supreme!"

"Congratulations indeed. It seems the Nine Palaces is unwilling to lag behind; they've hidden a good hand of cards for years, only willing to reveal them now."

Faced with the strangely-toned congratulations, Qi Yunfei replied with a smile:

"It's just good luck for the young man."

People fell silent, collectively turning their heads away.

It seems that this old coot had been waiting for this very moment!

...

Ji Jingqiu stood at the mountain summit, looking back down.

Even the prominent figures from all sides had to look up at the summit to catch sight of his silhouette.

Clouds billowed between heaven and earth as if the entire world lay prostrate at his feet. He felt as though he breathed in unison with the cosmos, a sensation both wondrous and transcending, as he surveyed all the lesser peaks and overlooked all his peers below.

Ji Jingqiu's expression remained serene, for he had already witnessed a similar panorama atop White Jade City, thus his heart remained undisturbed.

He turned back and continued forward, encountering a broken bronze column several zhang high, devoid of intricate patterns yet exuding an ancient, weathered charm.

It appeared that a Divine Temple once towered here, but now only this solitary bronze column remained, still recounting the former glory of bygone days.

Sensing a mysterious pull, Ji Jingqiu approached the bronze column and saw the "traces" left by generations past.

Numerous etchings and names scarred the surface, a detail made awkward by the different languages, incomprehensible to Ji Jingqiu.

Nevertheless, each line of scripts contained the distinct Power of the Spirit, the legacies of forebears, permanently preserved in this unique domain.

Ji Jingqiu extended a hand, touching the bronze column, and triggered the Power of the Spirit inscribed upon it.

For an instant, as if time and space had intertwined, scenes flickered by like rapidly-changing slides before his eyes.

Each vision revealed silhouetted figures that flitted past him, one by one.

These figures, with their extraordinary grace, towering stature, carefree aura, or defiant stance...

Countless Taboo Heavenly Pride of years past had their spiritual encounters with him through this bronze column, meeting across the void.

[The view from the summit is just this.]

[Mo Ru Xian of the Sub-Immortal Clan visited this place.]

[I shall ascend to the top of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele—Baili Xi]

[Hey, Latecomer, can you tell me what rank Xing Lie eventually achieved on the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele?]

...

Ji Jingqiu's spirit skimmed past the "bold and emphatic" messages.

Ultimately.

He stopped before a name and figure exceedingly familiar.

It was a transcendent figure, perched at the summit, standing at the pinnacle of the True Seed Realm. Instead of youthful vigor, he emanated a profound and majestic presence akin to a Grandmaster.

Ji Jingqiu had seen his photograph in the textbooks of the Yanhuang Federation!

Marshal Ji Tianxing!

[Only a fool couldn't reach the summit—Ji Tianxing]

Seeing the inscription, Ji Jingqiu fell silent, utterly sure that this "fool" referred to... Senior He.

However, it was uncertain whether Senior He had ever come across Marshal Ji's early taunt.

Hmm, if he did, knowing Senior He's temperament, he might have sought out Marshal Ji in private for a friendly sparring match.

Ji Jingqiu felt an inexplicable surge of emotion.

He didn't expect to miss Senior He's message but to encounter Marshal Ji's instead!

It gave him a sense of following in the footsteps of his predecessors.

Gazing at the blank space on the bronze column, Ji Jingqiu knew it was time for his "signature move"—the etching.

He was all too experienced with etching, it was his old trade!

After a brief moment of contemplation, Ji Jingqiu, imbued with intense Power of the Spirit, used his finger like a chisel to inscribe a line at the very top of the bronze column, marking his own spiritual legacy.

In the future, should anyone else reach this mountain's summit, they would find his name etched at the highest point.

[After me, on the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele, there will only be second place.]

—Ji Jingqiu of the Yanhuang Federation.