Chapter 1457: Chapter 514: Return to the Netherworld, Wuque Lineage

But soon, the Moon-cutting Sword Light realized that it seemed to be merely an artifact, not the essence itself.

The Sword Light exclaimed in shock, "Taoist Wuque embarked on his journey without even bringing his Enlightenment Artifact? Is he so worried his disciples might encounter misfortune?"

Before leaving, Transcenders from various Gateways in the Sea of Realms usually left Path Protecting measures for their disciples, but at most, they were just personally crafted Detachment-grade Divine Weapons.

Detachment-grade Divine Weapons and Transcenders are two different concepts; weapons are, after all, just weapons.

A True Saint of Supreme Rank, wielding a Detachment-grade Divine Weapon, can nearly slash any True Saint.

But no matter how much potential a Divine Weapon reaches, it cannot harm a Transcender.

However, this Friend Wuque is different.

According to its essence understanding, this Friend Wuque’s Dao is extremely unique, and this Enlightenment Object carries half of his Daoist career, equivalent to a Transcender in long-term slumber!

This object staying in the Sea of Realms is tantamount to Friend Wuque choosing to sever his own arms before heading to the Land of Returning to Truth!

This is truly fearless of death!

The major Gateways in the Sea of Realms serve as anchors for the return of the Ancestors and are extremely important.

But if one dies in a foreign land, how useful is the strongest anchor?

The Moon-cutting Sword Light flickered incessantly, utterly unable to understand the thought process of that person.

Ji Jingqiu stood in the distance, observing the movements on the Netherworld side, and finally didn’t conceal his presence, moving closer to the Netherworld.

His presence soon attracted the attention of the guardian of the Netherworld gateway.

It was a seemingly very young man, with a mysteriously transforming divine object suspended above his head, turning the place enveloped by the Dao into a True Void area, as if the End of Dharma had descended, terminating all laws.

"Wuque, Mo..." Ji Jingqiu remembered an old acquaintance from the Returning to Truth Road, "So it’s that person."

The two had once crossed paths, and he had personally sent his clone "away" from the Returning to Truth Land.

At the clone’s defeat, it had said that they would battle again when its true self appeared.

Unexpectedly, the guardian of the Netherworld was actually his disciple.

"But the World Venerate of this era—"

At the Netherworld gateway, the man shouted loudly, awakening the Divine Artifact hovering above.

Belonging to Detachment Level, the fluctuation spread like ripples, covering the Sea of Realms, erasing all prying gazes around!

In the distance, even with all his might, Zhang Tiancheng, who was only suspended in an extremely far place, suddenly halted, looking toward the Netherworld with a horrified expression.

Transcender?!

In his past life, he had seen many Transcenders, including Master You, and would never mistake this aura!

For a moment, Zhang Tiancheng paused halfway, his expression flickering with uncertainty.

But thinking of the methods of the one in the Heavenly Court, he couldn’t help but shiver, gritting his teeth savagely; as long as he could face Master You’s Dao Fruit directly, he still had a chance!

...

Mu Jiu Zhou’s eyes nearly shone as he looked up and down at this World Honored One, whom his master couldn’t forget.

"So it’s really not a woman..." he muttered inwardly, always curious what kind of person could make his master think of so persistently.

In an instant, Mu Jiu Zhou was harshly knocked by the Guardian Divine Artifact from above.

"World Venerate Ji, I am a disciple of Wuque, here to greet you for my master!"

Mu Jiu Zhou first composed himself, paying formal respects on behalf of his master, performing all the rituals before rising, gazing intently at this one.

Indeed!

This one chose to reclaim the former Dao Fruit, standing at the pinnacle of True Saints!

Mu Jiu Zhou only felt an itch in his hands, eager to ask this rival his master always remembered for guidance on a few moves.

Above, the Guardian Divine Artifact hummed loudly, directly suppressing Mu Jiu Zhou, then the weapon’s deity awakened autonomously, conveying goodwill to Ji Jingqiu.

"Greetings, Taoist Friend," Ji Jingqiu returned the gesture.

Upon hearing that the Great Grandmaster of the Mu Family, Mu Chanxin, was taken away by the Wuque Lineage, Ji Jingqiu once again cupped his hands solemnly:

"On behalf of the Mu Family, I express our gratitude to your lineage, Taoist friend."

The deity within the Divine Weapon revealed its true form, slightly shaking its head, indicating it was nothing, inviting Ji Jingqiu to sit for a talk, having already isolated this realm.

After brief courtesies and self-introductions, both parties delved into the main point.

"World Honored Taoist Friend, have you joined the Heavenly Court now?"

Hearing this question, Mu Jiu Zhou also sat upright, full of solemnity.

This has been a focal issue within the entire Sea of Realms in recent years.

The [Heavenly Prison Palace]’s rallying cry had drawn over half of the Transcendence Gateways into the siege against the Heavenly Court.

But with World Venerate Ji’s addition, coupled with the Heavenly Court’s demonstrated combat power and relentless persuasion, some Gateways hesitated.

Most crucially, news from the Heavenly Court claimed that the World Honorable One had regained his former Fruit Position, standing at the True Saint Peak, not far from returning to the Heavenly Court.

In the past, Ji Jingqiu as a mere Heavenly Venerable could hardly influence all sides.

However, being about to reclaim the Transcendence position, and having once overpowered the Ancestors in the same realm, Ji Jingqiu was now sufficient to cause great apprehension.

At least, they had already witnessed the methods of that female Heavenly Emperor!

This was the first time he heard of this matter. Ji Jingqiu couldn’t help sighing silently, not expecting the Heavenly Court to be "building momentum" for him like this.

Seeing Ji Jingqiu not speaking a word, Mu Jiu Zhou’s heart sank, thinking this one might actually lean towards the Heavenly Court?

The Guardian God calmly said, "With Taoist friend’s former temperament, whether joining or not joining wouldn’t cause such silent reticence, but if you say nothing, could it be due to the Heavenly Court’s constraints?"

Ji Jingqiu remained silent.

"Is it because of the Investiture of the Gods?"

Ji Jingqiu deeply looked at the deity before him and suddenly said:

"The Divine Dao is not my path."

While Mu Jiu Zhou was still pondering the meaning, the Guardian God solemnly responded:

"I understand!"

"Though I don’t know what Taoist friend aims to achieve by staying at the Heavenly Court, I’m willing to represent Wuque and trust you this once."