Chapter 1449: Chapter 512: Threads of Karma, Flames of War in the Sea of Realms (Part 2)

It seems to not merely sever or erase karma, but to "erase" the entanglement and definition that karma imposes on one’s existence from a higher level, making the True Self more "pure," thereby allowing one to approach the Origin of the Dao more closely.

"Who exactly pioneered this method?" Jing Qiu couldn’t help but murmur to himself, "The ultimate goal is probably not only to see past lives, but to allow the True Self to infinitely approach purity?"

Unfortunately, even Cang Jian doesn’t know who exactly pioneered this method.

Even the full name of this method is unknown, leaving only a fragmentary name—

[Upper Purity Self-Destruction Scripture]

Jing Qiu glanced at the Divine in the Divine Temple within him, who remained seated with eyes closed, hands clasped, indifferent to external matters.

Perhaps it’s due to this one’s "indulgence" that he was able to fully master the Divine Dao Fruit Position seamlessly.

He stood silently in the Void of the Sea of Realms for a moment, and after exchanging words with Hel and others, Jing Qiu looked at his own karma lines.

The originally third-ranked "thick" karma line has now vanished. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Jing Qiu’s gaze fell on the first-ranked karma line.

This piece of karma is extremely complex, involving not only the Federation and Master Mu but also the Bitter Sea and Bodhi Tree. It is indeed intricate, and in terms of "thickness," it is nearly ten times that of the Evil Poison Disease’s karma!

This is no longer a karma line, but a tangled mess of karma he temporarily decides not to untangle, nor move easily.

And next, the second-ranked karma...

Strikingly, it has to do with Hel.

The karma entanglement with this foolish woman has already surpassed that of his childhood Evil Poison Disease.

This is not simply because Hel resides in his Inner Universe year-round.

—Do you know that Hel has always allowed your Buddha Nature to affect her Divine Nature, not only is it a kind of sustenance, but it’s also an invisible Tao Struggle?

Not long ago, Wuzhou’s words echoed in his mind.

Jing Qiu suddenly used the current method of cultivation as a guide.

He leveraged the power of the Mother River of Destiny to search for the origin of this method.

But soon, the results disappointed him slightly.

This karma is too elusive, even with the help of the Mother River of Destiny, he couldn’t find the source.

After examining numerous karma lines, Jing Qiu found his next target.

That is the fourth-ranked karma line, only second to the Evil Poison Disease.

Just then.

Doumu Yuanjun’s voice suddenly crossed the endless starry sky, entering his ears, accompanied by the usual gentle laughter.

"World Venerate Ji, truly worthy of you, mastering the Divine Dao Fruit Position so quickly. The Star Lord has some matters to discuss with you, whether you agree or not is entirely up to you, this Emperor does not interfere."

Immediately following was a stranger’s male voice, courteously revealing a sense of aloofness.

"World Honored One, Friend, I am the Heavenly Court Star Lord, and we are colleagues."

"Soon, I will set up a plan to capture the [Heavenly Prison Palace], and I really wish Taoist Friend to be present to assist the Heavenly Court, thoroughly crushing the resistant hearts of the various Gates."

Jing Qiu’s eyes flickered, Doumu’s previous words, rather than providing information, seemed more like... an expression of stance?

Absolutely no interference?

Jing Qiu thought for a moment and replied lightly:

"I have no time."

The other side was silent for a moment, seemingly unprepared for Jing Qiu’s direct and unguarded response.

"Taoist Friend Ji, please consider again, this battle is critical, once accomplished, the restoration speed of the Divine Dao will greatly accelerate, and Taoist Friend may thus return to the level of transcendence."

The Star Lord paused, continuing to speak with goodwill.

"No time."

The nearly identical response, even briefer by one word, caused the Star Lord’s expression to suddenly grow cold.

"Taoist Friend Ji, don’t say I didn’t remind you, being listed on the Investiture of the Gods and possessing the Divine Dao Fruit Position isn’t your leverage for arbitrary action!"

"The Heavenly Court can bestow the Fruit Position upon you and take it away at any moment!"

Jing Qiu replied with a calm tone: "Then have Doumu remove my Divine Dao Fruit Position."

"Star Lord? Below the Mother of All Stars, what Star Lord? Ziwei? A mere second-class Divine of the Heavenly Court, dare speak to me in such a manner, speak again once you’ve become the Heavenly Emperor."

...

In the Heavenly Court.

Looking at the Star Lord’s extremely gloomy face, Doumu Yuanjun seemed amused.

Then, Doumu calmly said: "World Venerate Ji has indeed gone a bit too far. However, speaking of which, he was never truly one of us in the Heavenly Court, used to acting without restraint. Ziwei, don’t take it too seriously, I’ll go talk to him."

The Star Lord replied coldly: "No need, capturing the [Heavenly Prison Palace], I alone am sufficient, just remember to authorize me sensing with the Investiture of the Gods when the time comes."

Doumu Yuanjun paused slightly, her smile blooming:

"Alright."

"Then it’s up to you in this battle, if anything unexpected happens, you can seek aid from the Heavenly Court anytime."

The Star Lord turned around and left, stopping upon taking the last step before exiting the Heavenly Palace, and suddenly asked:

"Your Majesty, the Investiture of the Gods has already awakened, how much further until you forcibly harmonize with the Investiture of the Gods and return to Returning to Truth?"

"Almost," Doumu replied slowly, "Once you annex three hundred Realms, or completely occupy and devour a Great Dao Ancestral Land which contains Daoist Rules, it should be enough to sustain the Investiture of the Gods to restore thirty percent of its peak condition, then enough to support my return to transcendence."

"Good," the Star Lord responded calmly, "Years ago, I promised to assist in elevating you to Heavenly Emperor, now once more, I will lend you my last bit of strength."

Watching the Star Lord’s departing figure, Doumu Yuanjun’s gaze flickered uncertainly.

...

After completing the dialogue with the Heavenly Court, Jing Qiu’s expression was heavy; is the Heavenly Court soon to capture the [Heavenly Prison Palace]?

It seems the situation in the Sea of Realms has reached the final stage, with both sides on the verge of a full-scale war.

And in this battle... he cannot assist the various Transcendence Gates, remaining neutral is already the best position.