At this moment, Mu Qing truly saw the silhouette of Senior He from years ago in Ji Jingqiu.
Especially that invincible conviction, the Mental Realm of "none but oneself", which serves as a watershed defining the Heavenly Pride. Such invincibility in Mental Realm leaves them without any flaws.
It is unimaginable that just after a trip to the Po Suo semi-world, Ji Jingqiu has undergone such a startling transformation... She was curious about what Ji Jingqiu had experienced during this period.
Ji Jingqiu was still reflecting on the events that had just happened.
Upon entering Martial Arts Divine in the Great Universe, his Combat Power smoothly transitioned into the Taboo Gate, hence stepping into the Taboo Sequence.
At that time, phenomena were triggered, but they were clearly incomplete, probably due to the suppression by the rules of Heaven and Earth.
Only after entering the Nine States did he again trigger some mysterious rules, drawing a reaction from the Nether Sea and that mountain. First, the Nether Sea manifested obstacles, and after overcoming them, his true name was inscribed on an ancient stele on the mountain, officially entering the Taboo Sequence.
Ji Jingqiu clearly felt a strange Transformation in his True Self.
Most crucially, he felt a certain calling from the depths, as if something was waiting for him to venture towards it.
"Ji Junior!" Qian Chong approached him proactively, smiling broadly, "I am Qian Chong, from Great Red Sky Palace. My master and Senior He were comrades-in-arms."
He looked at the young man before him, feeling rather emotional, experiencing a strange, or perhaps contradictory, feeling.
On one hand, as a successor of Senior He, it seemed only natural for Ji Jingqiu to enter the Taboo Sequence.
On the other hand, the reality of a young man who had stepped into the Taboo Sequence standing right before him still gave Qian Chong a sense of shock, especially since his entry into the Taboo seemed all too understated!
Others need numerous trials and life-or-death experiences to possibly leap over such a threshold, yet for this young man, it was effortlessly smooth.
Even now in the Nine Palaces, no one has entered the Taboo Sequence.
However, there is one Heavenly Pride from Da Qingwei Heaven Palace in this generation qualified to challenge the Taboo Sequence, but from the current situation, this person clearly isn't fully assured, planning to break through after entering the Ancient Road.
Had it been in the past, it wouldn't matter much, but according to Senior Mu earlier...
Ji Jingqiu was surprised; this person's master was actually a contemporary and comrade-in-arms of Senior He!
Anyone who could walk alongside, let alone fight shoulder to shoulder with Senior He, was at least of the Seven Marshals level or just a step behind?
Such a figure is definitely one of the strongest Heavenly Prides who overlooked his contemporaries ten thousand years ago!
"Qian Chong Senior Brother, nice to meet you for the first time."
"What Divine Skills did Ji Junior just use?" Qian Chong suddenly asked with concern.
He recalled what had just occurred and realized it wasn't only Ji Jingqiu's entry into the Nine States and directly stepping into the Taboo, but also Ji Jingqiu effortlessly repelling the black mist of the Nether Sea!
If such a method could be replicated, the uniqueness of [Buddha Country] would be replaced, and the survival pressure of the various cultural forces behind the Nine Palaces in Yanfu State would be greatly reduced.
Even Mu Qing was quite curious about this.
If the black mist of the Nether Sea can be repelled, then the somewhat inferior Deceit Fog of Yanfu, of course, would be no challenge.
The Jin family has been rooted here for many years without disturbances from the Deceit Fog, thanks to her presence. But she also has no effective means against the Deceit Fog, only able to counteract it with her divine essence, requiring a substantial amount of Divine Remains and Power of Faith replenishment every year.
The Jin family worships her, and she protects the Jin family.
"That is my Innate Divine Ability, Heart Flame All Phenomena Lamp," Ji Jingqiu noted the attitude of the two and asked, "Is this black mist very special, tricky to handle?"
Hearing it was an Innate Divine Ability, Qian Chong could not hide his deep regret, immediately explaining:
"What you just repelled was the black mist of the Nether Sea. Once enveloped by the black mist, one can only resist with their divine essence. Once the divine essence is exhausted, death is the only outcome!"
"The greatest celestial phenomena and natural disaster in Yanfu State is something called 'Deceit Fog', which is actually a diluted version of the black mist of the Nether Sea, appearing randomly every night. If there is no protection from a strong presence or God, once encountered, countless lives will vanish overnight, vanished without a trace."
Talking about the Deceit Fog, Ji Jingqiu recalled his earlier experience in the Ancient Royal City, what he saw at night.
At that time, each night they needed to gather at the shelters, using the bonfires there to withstand the dangers of the night.
That said, there were indeed some similarities.
He remembered that the fire was burning, seemingly Six Roots Pure Bamboo.
"It's a pity, Ji Junior, if your technique could be replicated," Qian Chong lamented, realizing since it's an Innate Divine Ability, replication is impossible.
Innate Divine Ability itself is unique.
Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment, saying: "Actually... it's not impossible, but my Divine Skill needs to be fully nurtured first."
Hearing this, Qian Chong was taken aback.
[Jing Qiu, can your Divine Skill actually be shared with others?]
The hanging branches swayed gently as Mu Qing curiously asked.
Ji Jingqiu nodded: "I can try it in the future."
His Divine Skill, named Heart Flame All Phenomena Lamp, at its inception along with the Divine Skill, came with a statement symbolizing its Origin:
— From one lamp to various lamps, until all lamps are bright.
He could attempt to gather a bit of flame to illuminate others.
"What does Ji Junior's Divine Skill still lack for cultivation?" Qian Chong asked eagerly.
"The nurturing of Divine Remains."
[Jing Qiu, before you head to Inheritance Ancient Road, accompany Qian Chong to Great Red Sky Palace first. The top forces of the Nine States possess many records related to Inheritance Ancient Road, comprehending various rare treasures and even early arrangements within it. If you don't understand clearly before going in, you'll be at a disadvantage from the start.]