Chapter 826 Chapter 167 Ninth Stage of Controlling Dao, Source Saint_2
And at that time, Feng didn’t go all out either. If he truly had a deathmatch with the Void Saint, Li Hao still didn’t have much confidence at his core. However, what’s different is that this time he’d have the power to fight back. Although there’s no assurance of victory, he wouldn’t lose as miserably.
In the Tao Comprehension Realm, being able to reach such a degree was already inconceivable, but this wasn’t what Li Hao desired.
“If the energy channels and the Wen Dao Extreme Realm could both be cultivated to their utmost limit, perhaps there would be a hope to fight. But there’s no time left, if only there was one more year…”
Li Hao’s eyebrows were tightly knitted; time was pressing. In this half year, his improvement was rapid. In comparison to others, it was unimaginably high, but still not enough.
“The fastest path now is to sprout the embryonic form of the Saint Path and solidify it completely!”
“With the embryonic form of the Saint Path, combined with powers from various Extreme Realms and guidance from an Immortal, there should be a chance to fight!”
Although the embryonic form of the Saint Path was still nascent, vulnerable to being easily shattered by the true Saint Path, it was after all a form of the Saint Path and had the qualification to compete.
Unlike refining laws and cultivating energy channels, the embryonic form of the Saint Path relied on enlightenment. It might not take long or it might take forever; some may take decades without enlightenment or may achieve sudden insight overnight.
“The Pride of Heaven Battle is approaching; we in the Little Thousand World are some distance away from the Heavenly Origin Realm. We need to set off early.”
Feng Boping arrived at Li Hao’s courtyard to inform him and prepare for the departure.
Li Hao, however, was silent. To others, it was a competition with the Heavenly Prides; to him, once he set off on this path, he might face an ambush and murder by Saints; his opponents were Saints.
Seeing that Li Hao gave no response, Feng Boping seemed to understand his worries and said:
“You need not worry about the Buddha Sect and that Void Saint, just focus on participating in the Supreme Genius Battle. I have plans in place for everything else. All you need is to take first place, and all will be well, with the added bonus of an unexpected surprise!”
“An unexpected surprise?”
Li Hao couldn’t help looking towards Feng.
“That’s right, according to an old friend’s news, this time the first-place winner will receive not only the Incense Fire reward but also three exceedingly precious Heaven and Earth Treasures that are critical materials for nurturing Tao Tribulation Emperor Weapons!”
Feng Boping’s eyes gleamed as he said, “I heard that two of the Heaven and Earth Treasure materials come from the Buddha Sect and the Void Holy Land. They volunteered them as rewards for the champion of the Supreme Genius Battle!”
“The other item seems to be a generous contribution from a Supreme Saint, which isn’t related to us. However, the fact that the Buddha Sect and the Void Holy Land are willing to give out such a huge offer, you should know the reason, right?”
Li Hao’s expression turned slightly cold, “To lure me there?”
“That’s right.”
Feng Boping sneered, “In this Little Thousand World, within the domain of the Lie Sky Holy Land, it’s my territory. Within a Saint’s domain, as long as you don’t leave your house, I can protect you always. Even if the Supreme Saint himself comes, I have ways to escape. But once you leave this Little Thousand World and you’re no longer within my Saint Domain, your fate is less certain.”
“They’re afraid you’ll shrink back and not dare to compete, so they’re using this bait.”
“But what they don’t know is that with your strength, as long as you compete, you will surely take first place; no one can be your match!”
Feng Boping knew what game the Buddha Sect and the Void Saint were playing. If they could tempt Li Hao to compete and ambush him, they were ready to take the loss of Heaven and Earth Treasures, which would fall into the hands of another Pride of Heaven winner. At that point, they only needed to leak a message saying the Heaven and Earth Treasures were extra cordial sponsorships, thus gaining a favor.
After all, the one who would become the number one Heavenly Pride of the Thousand Realms could immediately become a Saint; at least that act of goodwill could serve as a bridge for networking. All things considered, it’s not a loss!
Killing intent flashed in Li Hao’s eyes. To kill him, the Buddha Sect and the Void Holy Land were really going all out.
“What you need to do is to take first place!”
Feng Boping stated, “By then not only will you become a Saint, but you’ll also seize their treasures. I’d like to see their faces then!”
Hearing this, the killing intent in Li Hao’s eyes gradually subsided, restrained within his heart. He said, “They’re bleeding themselves to attract me there; this journey will likely be exceptionally perilous.”
Feng Boping nodded, “Yes, but I’ve already called upon an old friend, and together with the Lie Sky Saint, we have a way to send you safely to the Heavenly Origin Realm. Once you’re there, they won’t dare to attack you recklessly because that is where a Supreme Saint presides. The laws of the Upper Three Realms are extremely strict; the Holy Master of Law’s discipline is rigid and will not condone anyone breaking rules within the Upper Three Realms!”
“Holy Master of Law…”
Li Hao’s eyes shimmered. The Holy Master of Law was one of the Supreme Saints. The Divine Dynasty’s laws and rituals of lord and subject, among other things, could not circumvent the ‘Law,’ reflecting the weight of the Holy Master of Law.
Having seen the ugly and deceitful nature of that Void Saint and the Buddha Venerate, Li Hao had no illusions about the Supreme Saints. He might not trust their people, but he trusted their Saint Path.
A Saint would abide by their own Saint Path; otherwise, contradiction would only harm themselves.
Even if outsiders perceived it as a violation, if a Saint had their own views and understanding, then it wouldn’t count as a violation.
Just as the Buddha Venerate’s act of giving flesh to the eagle is compassion, to some it might appear as abetting tyranny, nurturing ferocity, but it all depends on the Buddha Venerate’s own heart.
“There are the laws of the Holy Master of Law in the Heavenly Origin Realm, which no one wants to touch. Besides, I have found a Mo Family Saint from the Heavenly Origin Realm to escort you. With a Supreme Saint in the Mo family, if the Buddha Sect dares to act against the Mo Family Saint, they will surely incur the wrath of the Supreme Saint!”
Feng Boping said to Li Hao, “In addition, I’ve visited the Source Saint in the Heavenly Origin Realm. Upon hearing about your situation, he told me, if you can win first place, he himself will protect you, and nobody may harm you even slightly.”
“Source Saint?”
Li Hao was slightly taken aback and couldn’t help looking towards Feng. His time in the Land of All Saints wasn’t short. Apart from the decade wasted hiding in the void, he had been recuperating in the Sword Ancestor Holy Land until now, which was nearly two years.
Chapter 827 Chapter 167 Ninth Stage of Controlling Dao, Source Saint_3
He had also heard about the numerous Supreme Saints from the Land of All Saints; in the Holy Lands of the Upper Three Realms, it’s always a Supreme Saint that presides!
This Source Saint is the most ancient Saint of the Land of All Saints!
When the second Saint was born, the Source Saint already existed, wandered the mortal world, and educated the people.
Elder Feng managed to visit him and have him make a move on his behalf; evidently, Elder Feng had done a lot for him behind the scenes recently.
Li Hao stayed silent for a moment, then said to Elder Feng, “I’m afraid I can never repay Elder Feng’s kindness.”
“Go, who wants you to repay!”
Upon hearing what Li Hao said, Feng Boping spat out in annoyance, but then he immediately smiled and said:
“Other families’ Heavenly Pride Saint Sons just need to calmly enter closed-door competition, but you have to face assassination by Saints. Here in the Land of All Saints, you don’t have the kind of backing those Heavenly Prides do, born into distinguished families and studying in the Holy Lands from childhood. You rely solely on yourself, who would help you if I didn’t?”
“Forget all these messy troubles, just focus on preparing for the competition, take the first place for me. Once you become a Saint, we’ll settle our scores in person one by one!”
Li Hao took a deep breath. Elder Feng had done so much for him, how could he think of backing out.
“I will!”
Li Hao said earnestly.
Originally, his desire to take first place wasn’t strong; he just wanted to collect Incense Fire, but now, he truly wanted to clinch that first place in his grasp.
“That Source Saint cherishes talents; if you can secure first place, you will certainly gain his favor. Many Saints have once cultivated in the Land of All Saints and received the kindness and guidance of the Source Saint. Though they did not become disciples, they respect him greatly. As long as the Source Saint favors you, with just one word, no one in the All Heavens would dare to touch you!”
Feng Boping said, revealing the true path he had laid out for Li Hao.
Li Hao nodded slightly upon hearing this and gave Elder Feng a deep look, not saying anything more.
After talking with Li Hao, Feng Boping asked Li Hao to wait in the courtyard and then left.
Shortly after, Feng Boping returned with two figures, one of whom was the previously seen Lie Sky Saint, and the other was a Saint dressed in a dark robe.
Their aura was contained, yet Daoist Charm still surrounded them, making them appear transcendent and unapproachable, as if standing in the fissures between Heaven and Earth.
“I have other old friends who will follow in secret. This one is a Mo Family Saint.”
Feng Boping introduced to Li Hao via transmission.
Li Hao immediately greeted the dark-robed Saint with clasped hands.
The Mo Family Saint, named Yuan Zhou, gave Li Hao a light glance, a trace of surprise surfacing in his eyes.
Although Li Hao’s aura was not apparent, his body seemed to contain restrained Law Power, which was unseen in others of the Dao Law Realm.
“No wonder Thief Saint strongly recommended him; indeed, he possesses a talent that shocks the world.”
Yuan Zhou smiled at Li Hao and said, “I came here upon Thief Saint’s invitation and also at the behest of a fellow sect member. Do not worry, I will surely escort you to the Heavenly Origin Realm.”
Hearing his words, not only was Li Hao surprised, but also Feng Boping, who had visited the Mo family’s Holy Land with great effort. Now, however, the visitor said he came on someone else’s request?
And that someone else entrusted him to look after Li Hao?
Seeing Thief Saint’s puzzled gaze, Yuan Zhou smiled lightly and said, “I was not willing to agree, but Thief Saint offered too much.”
Feng Boping: “…”
So, the other party took advantage from both sides?
Originally acting on someone’s request, gaining their goodwill, and also earning goodwill and benefits from him; what a situation…
“May I know who entrusted you to look after him?” Feng Boping asked curiously. If it was a Saint from the Sword Ancestor Holy Land, he wouldn’t be surprised, but the Mo family belongs to the Heavenly Origin Realm, and Li Hao has never been there, so who would know him?
Yuan Zhou’s smile held a hint of mystery: “That I cannot say.”
Seeing he was unwilling to disclose, Feng Boping could only let it go, and though Li Hao was puzzled, he didn’t think much of it, knowing it would be revealed eventually.
“Little guy, you’re going to owe me a favor again. This time you must secure the first place. I’m still waiting for you to repay your debts.”
Lie Sky Saint said smilingly to Li Hao.
Li Hao gave a wry smile and earnestly nodded: “I will!”
Feng Boping told Li Hao, “To cover you going to the Heavenly Origin Realm, we’ll need you to use that Avatar Skill from your mortal world identity. Can you manage that now?”
Li Hao was startled, immediately understanding what Elder Feng meant. His Double-faced Man encyclopedia attribute could create an avatar inheriting thirty percent of the original’s strength.
“No problem.”
Li Hao nodded.
“Alright, then start your cultivation. I’ll wait outside for you.”
Feng Boping said.
The three immediately left the courtyard.
Seeing this, Li Hao instantly activated the encyclopedia attribute and created his dark side avatar.
Looking at his avatar, identical in appearance and aura to him, Li Hao vaguely guessed Elder Feng’s plan.
When the avatar was created, Li Hao called for Elder Feng.
Elder Feng, along with Yuan Zhou and Lie Sky Saint, came back in, and they were somewhat surprised upon seeing Li Hao’s dark side avatar.
“This avatar of yours can really create confusion.”
Yuan Zhou said.
Lie Sky Saint eyed it for a moment, and while she could see clear differences—thanks to her expertise in deceitful Lie Dao—ordinary people might not.
“Not bad.” She commented appreciatively, her eyes showing increasing admiration for Li Hao, thinking if she could lure this young man to the Lie Sky Saint Land to become a Saint Heir, then even without her, the Saint Land’s future would be secure.
“Your true self will follow us, while your avatar will be covertly escorted by Lie Sky Saint.”
Feng Boping told Li Hao, this was a strategy discussed with Lie Sky Saint.
Mainly, it was Lie Sky Saint’s idea, as when it comes to deception, Lie Sky Saint was a top expert.
Her mastery over human hearts was exquisite.
Li Hao nodded, leaving everything to their arrangement.
As the date approached, all the Saint Sons from the two Holy Lands gathered together, boarding a massive Flying Boat treasure, crossing the void.
Feng Boping, Yuan Zhou, and including the true Li Hao, were all here, along with many Saint Sons from the two Holy Lands.
Once they left the Holy Land, trailing four hours behind, Lie Sky Saint escorted Li Hao’s avatar along a different route towards the Little Thousand World, with a secretive itinerary.
Chapter 828 Chapter 168 Ambush
As Li Hao and his companions set out, many of the heavenly pride who were to participate in the battle from the sacred lands of various realms also started their journeys toward the Heavenly Origin Realm of the Upper Three Realms.
Apart from these participating heavenly pride, those who had not been selected and influential figures from various realms also set out on the same day, rushing to this grand gathering of heavenly pride at the Land of All Saints.
Streams of light from different realms, like a myriad of meteor showers, converged upon the Heavenly Origin Realm.
Within the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.
The figure of the Sword Master flashed as he arrived in the Sword Saint Courtyard, speaking indifferently:
“A few youngsters, I myself will send them on their way. It’s been a while since I ventured out. You stay behind to oversee the Holy Land.”
The Sword Saint was somewhat surprised when he heard this. His senior brother was usually reclusive and didn’t enjoy such bustling scenes. Yet, surprisingly, he took the initiative to go this time.
After giving it some thought, the Sword Saint did not refuse and said, “Then I’ll have to trouble senior brother.”
The Sword Master nodded slightly, and then his figure vanished, returning to the Sword Tower.
“Old friend, it’s time for you to accompany me once more, there might be some unexpected surprises this time, and if the opportunity arises, striking that blow for the child wouldn’t be in vain alongside our shared fishing.”
The Sword Master murmured softly to himself as he stood in front of the Sword Tower.
The Sword Tower, wrapped in chains, seemed to vibrate slightly. The countless Cultivation Skill Manuals inside also trembled as dust danced upon them.
Soon after, a shadowy figure flew out from the Sword Tower – it was the Sword Soul.
The shadow rapidly condensed and entered into the fingertip of the Sword Master, who then, with hands clasped behind his back, turned and walked away.
…
Within the Buddhist Holy Land.
Buddha Venerate, upon hearing the words relayed by a Bodhisattva beneath him, had a look of compassion tinged with deep significance:
“It seems the allure of the three Heaven and Earth Treasures has indeed tempted him. He dares to make an appearance.”
In front of his Lotus Platform arose a slightly violent, murderous intent in the eyes of the twin Buddha Child, who barely concealed it: “It’s good that he’s willing to show up, fearing only that he might cower away.”
“That Thief Saint has invited the Mo Family Saint, planning to use the guise of the Supreme Saint to cover their tracks. I’ll lead away Yuan Zhou, and the rest of you set up an ambush!”
Green Lamp Buddha spoke with a calm demeanor.
As they conversed, the void suddenly rippled, and two breaths descended into the Buddhist Holy Land.
Although these two presences were obscure, Buddha Venerate and Green Lamp Buddha detected them almost instantly and looked up, identifying one of them as an acquaintance: the Void Saint.
Aside from him, there was also another Saint – the Yang Saint!
“They have set out.”
Void Saint locked eyes with Buddha Venerate across the void, then teleported into the Buddha Hall, immediately saying upon arrival.
“They are splitting their forces into two groups. I probed outside the empty space of the Lie Sky Saint Land and found that the Lie Sky Saint was also involved, leaving the Holy Land with what seemed to be an avatar. She is adept at deception and Lie Dao. If she is orchestrating this, then the genuine and fake elements are intermingled. I’ve heard that the Buddhist faith has the Mahayana Absolute Truth technique, which can distinguish genuine from false; can it verify this matter?”
Upon hearing Void Saint’s words, Buddha Venerate slightly frowned and said:
“The Mahayana Absolute Truth can indeed break through all illusions, but that Lie Sky Saint has overcome the Three Calamities, I’m afraid she has even deceived herself. If she manages to self-deceive, relying on this technique might instead be misleading.”
Green Lamp Buddha’s expression darkened slightly: “They are aware of the Mahayana Absolute Truth, so they are most likely taking precautions. Lie Sky Saint left with an avatar?”
Void Saint was visibly disappointed upon hearing that the Mahayana Absolute Truth might be ineffective. He was somewhat wary of Lie Sky Saint and her capacity for deception but still explained the situation.
Ever since Li Hao became renowned on the All Heavens Battlefield, he had his avatar lurking in the empty space outside the Lie Sky Saint Land, spying for an opportunity to ambush the youth should he venture out alone. Even at the cost of losing the avatar, he was committed to striking a killing blow.
Regrettably, the youth had never shown himself, continuing to remain in seclusion.
“They are so cautious, and have even brought the Mo Family Saint for protection. They must have anticipated our probing. Lie Sky Saint might have foreseen that her movements would be exposed; this move may have been intentional, meaning what she took with her may not have been her real body, but an avatar instead!” Buddha Venerate contemplated.
Void Saint furrowed his brow: ” I thought this too, but since Lie Sky Saint excels at deception, if she expects us to consider this, she might do the opposite, and so that might actually be her real body!”
“If she anticipates that we will anticipate, and predicts that we will deduce her actions to be the opposite, then it is still likely to be an avatar,” Yang Saint said.
Green Lamp Buddha remained silent.
What’s real and what’s false depends on how one interprets it.
“That other one, the apparent real body accompanying Yuan Zhou and Thief Saint, is so brazen that it leads one to think it might be fake, while it indeed might be real. But it’s also possible that this point is calculated into the deception, making it still a fake!” Void Saint said.
He was very doubting in nature, least fond of dealing with Lie Sky Saint.
“Since it’s difficult to differentiate, we needn’t try. Why not we also split into two groups?”
Buddha Venerate suggested.
Void Saint nodded upon hearing this, sharing the same thought. If the other party insisted on having them guess between truth and falsehood, they might as well divide their forces too.
“Since Void Saint believes that what Lie Sky Saint has taken is real, then I will go to find Lie Sky Saint, while you two search for the Thief Saint.”
Buddha Venerate said.
Void Saint and Yang Saint exchanged glances, both discerning Buddha Venerate’s intention, preferring not to clash with Yuan Zhou, who had the Mo family behind him.
“I need to guard the Holy Land, and I can only project my avatar on this journey to accompany you both.”
Green Lamp Buddha spoke up, with his avatar accompanying Void Saint and Yang Saint to meet Yuan Zhou, this was also a statement from the Buddhist sect.
Upon hearing this, both their expressions eased somewhat, and they nodded in agreement.
“Additionally, there’s another matter to inform you about. Mere conventional methods likely won’t suffice to kill that monster. He has cultivated to the Power Transmission Ultimate Realm, his body contains Divine Blood, and he has transformed into a member of the Divine Clan!”
Suddenly, Void Saint said.
Hearing his words, Buddha Venerate’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t show too much surprise.
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Only Yang Saint was slightly startled and said in astonishment: “Power Transmission Ultimate Realm? Quite bold, could he possibly be attempting Extreme Path to Saint Ascension? Wait, if that’s the case, didn’t he already accumulate enough Extreme Dao Power during his visit to the All Heavens Battlefield days ago!”
Speaking of this, a glint sparked in his eyes. If it involved Extreme Path to Saint Ascension, it would be troublesome; at least their ambush plan would fail.
But the good thing is, they could make this matter public and have the Supreme Saint take action, since they had sealed off a Divine Clan before, sealing another one now wouldn’t be an issue.
While the opponent still lacked a foundation, and had not yet undergone the Three Calamities, sealing him would be simple.
“There’s no need to worry about this matter; his aspirations are higher than the heavens. Over this period, the Incense Fire that the Canglan Realm has been offering him has not ceased. He desires to cultivate both Incense Fire and Extreme Dao at the same time, most likely aiming to merge both Saintly aspects and break the age-old unbreakable shackles.”
Buddha Venerate said calmly.
Li Hao mastering the Power Transmission Ultimate Realm was something he noticed during the previous quota battle, where the Extreme Dao Power within the Demon Domain had dissipated a lot, which he knew was absorbed by Li Hao.
Thus, during this period, he had people watch over the cities offering Incense Fire to Li Hao and discovered that the power of Incense Fire was not blocked.
If Li Hao chooses to achieve becoming a Saint through Extreme Path, he must dissipate the Incense Fire within his body, cutting off all Incense Fire, otherwise, the Incense Fire interference would make Extreme Dao unattainable.
And the continuation of Incense Fire also indicated that the opponent had not achieved Essential Path to Saint Ascension; he is not yet a Saint.
Void Saint and Yang Saint glanced at Buddha Venerate, seeming to realize something, yet said nothing; Yang Saint sighed in relief, “It’s good that he hasn’t become a Saint. That young man’s talent is too terrifying. If only I had known earlier…”
He paused there, initially giving Li Hao the Saint’s mark was to lure him to the Land of All Saints and eradicate this monstrous scion of the Ji Family.
But later on, he discovered that the youngster had severed his bloodline himself, seeming to break with the Ji Family; after that, Li Hao did not die under Void Saint’s hand, but instead caused a huge commotion in the Canglan Realm.
Including his recent fame in the All Heavens Battlefield, he couldn’t help but feel a hint of regret.
If he had taken that monster as a disciple and kept him under his guidance, by now, he might already be representing their Holy Land in battles, competing for good fortune on behalf of the minor worlds!
Additionally, if the opponent became a Saint and remembered this mentorship, it would be a great benefit.
Now, however, they have become mortal enemies. As long as the opponent lives, he feels like there is a thorn in his heart, always feeling uncomfortable.
“If he becomes a part of the Divine Clan, and he disperses his Divine Blood, even if we kill the so-called original, his Dao Thoughts and Divine Soul can transfer to other Divine Blood bodies for Blood Rebirth!”
Green Lamp Buddha frowned, with the mastery of Power Transmission Ultimate Realm combined with the power of the Three Immortal Extreme Realms, his ability to protect himself was arguably the best among All Heavens.
The original Divine Clan had only been sealed awaiting its complete decline before they killed it.
“Even if it’s Divine Blood, if dispersed for too long, it will also dissipate on its own, losing its divinity, unable to eternally preserve Divine Power,” Buddha Venerate stated.
If not for the Power Transmission Ultimate Realm, mere Blood Rebirth would suffice by crushing the bones and scattering them completely, utterly annihilating them.
However, Divine Blood dispersed could still preserve itself for a period outside, and simply killing the so-called original would not suffice.
And Divine Blood has extremely strong vitality; it’s very difficult to completely shatter at once.
“Ten years ago, he escaped from my hands, merely surviving in that void for ten years, I thought he was already dead, but unexpectedly, he managed to hold on.”
Void Saint’s expression was grim. He had been extremely cautious at that time, using an incarnation to patrol that area for ten years, but the opponent did not show up for a long time.
Good patience, strong acting, and most importantly, also frighteningly strong power, he could survive ten years in the void in the state of Divine Blood. Afterwards, he speculated that the opponent likely used layers of Divine Blood, each layer wearing down to resist the erosion of the void.
Buddha Venerate softly said, “No matter, I have a Divine Skill called the Great Cause and Effect Skill. No matter where his Divine Blood disperses, as long as they originate from the same source, they can be traced!”
This was a holy and terrifying Divine Skill that he had comprehended through thousands of lifetimes of cultivation, and was one of his trump cards.
Hearing Buddha Venerate’s words, Void Saint’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded slightly:
“If we cannot kill him on the spot, we can seal him instead, just waiting for the Divine Blood to decay before completely annihilating him!”
Even though this process might be lengthy, possibly needing ten years, or even decades, it would be enough.
Originally sealing that Divine Ancestor of the Divine Clan, several Supreme Saints joined hands, also spending hundreds of years to exhaust it to death.
Meanwhile, as they conversed, the Twin Born Buddha Child looked grim, possessing the memories of the Mortal World Buddha Venerate. According to what Void Saint mentioned, the youngster had been fleeing in the Void Holy Land for ten years; under such circumstances, it wasn’t possible for cultivation, with the opponent’s current age probably not even 20 years old, how could he have forced him into such a state?
“Let’s not delay any longer. Let’s depart!”
Void Saint spoke.
Buddha Venerate nodded, then quickly split into two groups with them; he protected the Buddhist disciples with an incarnation, while his main body took the Twin Buddha Children.
If Lie Sky Saint’s companion was his real body, he would engage Lie Sky Saint, handing him over to the Twin Buddha Children to eliminate, thus dispelling their Heart Demons.
Snap!
On the Treasure Flying Boat, Li Hao took out a chessboard, engaging in a game of strategy with Hongyue.
As the pieces fell, Li Hao secured a winning position.
“Master has greatly improved his chess ability; it seems I can no longer keep up with you.”
Hongyue, seeing the loss set on the chessboard, slightly opened her mouth, eventually giving a bitter smile.
Li Hao slightly smiled and said, “It’s just a pastime, pay no mind to winning or losing.”
Hongyue pouted slightly, but you didn’t say that when you lost…
The Flying Boat rocked; Yuan Zhou and Feng Boping sat next to Li Hao, and seeing his leisure in such times, Feng Boping was used to it, but Yuan Zhou couldn’t help showing a trace of astonishment.
You must know, this journey might encounter ambushes by Saints; for those in the Dao Law Realm, even offending a Saint makes rest uneasy, let alone encountering an ambush; they would probably be restless already.
“Young friend truly is in good spirits.”
Yuan Zhou chuckled lightly, sharing an interest in Chess Tao. Yet watching Li Hao play chess with the woman, with both showing proficient skills above his own, even stronger than him, he wisely decided not to reveal this interest.
Otherwise, as a Saint, to be casually defeated by two junior, would be somewhat undignified, especially since he just met Li Hao and this woman, and were not yet familiar.
“Times are peaceful; I owe much to you two for bearing the burdens on my behalf.”
Li Hao smiled, appearing carefree but knowing in his heart how much Feng had done for him.
But he wasn’t one to make an excessive display, preferring to keep such gratitude deep in his heart.
“The Buddhist faction and Void Saint should have also departed by now, wondering how they will strategize.”
Feng Boping said cheerfully, trusting in Lie Sky Saint’s arrangements as they shared trust as centuries-old rivals.
“The encounter with Lie Sky Saint is genuine or false; it’s merely walking into a trap. The best outcome is not to respond and also split into two groups,” Yuan Zhou mentioned with a corner of his mouth curled, speaking softly.
Feng Boping nodded: “This aligns with what we anticipated earlier.”
These anticipations are according to Lie Sky Saint, as she even informed Feng Boping that the Buddhist sect might seek her, hence Void Saint would come testing the truths on Feng Boping’s side.
Li Hao also knew their arrangements and plans; the Twin Buddha Children might take action, not waiting to confront him outright in the honorable Supreme Genius Battle stage.
Some chess games’ outcomes, the decisive moves determining victory, often happen off the board.
“Come, continue.”
Li Hao called Hongyue for another round; the travel time also accumulates Chess Tao experience. Though the experience in winning against Hongyue significantly diminished, it was far better compared to sporadic experiences against others, multiplying a hundred and a thousand times.
On the other side, in the void.
Lie Sky Saint propelled her dark incarnation through the void swiftly, her eyes calm, exuding confidence in strategizing.
Suddenly, a golden light appeared in the void in front; it was the resounding pure Buddha light.
Lie Sky Saint’s lips slightly curved, but her eyes turned serious, saying:
“Buddha Venerate?”
Buddha Venerate stepped forward from the Buddha light, accompanied by the Twin Buddha Children, smilingly said, “Lie Sky Saint, long time no see, still fond of meddling in affairs.”
“Long time no see, you still enjoy using the Buddha’s name to deliver sentient beings.”
Lie Sky Saint pursed her lips, her smile tinged with slight disdain.
Buddha Venerate gently chanted a Buddhist name, knowing no need for further talks with someone spouting lies, truth and falsehood indistinguishable; his Kasaya fluttered, directly demonstrating the Saint Dharma, a majestic Buddha figure stood tall in the void outside this microcosm.
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“To ambush a junior, aren’t you afraid of being laughed at for being shameless!”
Lie Sky Saint sneered, equally unyielding, suddenly revealing his Dharma Aspect, which transformed into a gigantic eagle.
His Saint Dharma had many variations, capable of changing at will; at this moment, it turned into a hundred-zhang eagle, pecking at Buddha Venerable Dharma, deliberately affecting the Buddha Venerate’s Buddha Heart of feeding his flesh to the eagle.
“All is formless, all are empty aspects!”
Buddha Venerate whispered, suddenly took action, and strangled towards the hundred-zhang eagle.
“Such an excellent ‘all are empty aspects’, then why are there demonic aspects? You bald-headed Saint, you only redeem incense money, yet boast such a great name, resorting to any means for incense fire, I fear it will be difficult for you to become a Supreme Saint!”
Lie Sky Saint sneered, the Dharma Aspect changed, the eagle flapping its sharp claws, its feathers exploding with golden light, clashing with Buddha Venerate’s Dharma Aspect, stirring up the void into clouds and mist swirling around.
Buddha Venerate remained cold-faced, simply striking with all his might.
The two displayed their Saint Dao, causing heaven and earth to crumble, instantly tearing the void, transforming the battlefield into a forbidden zone, where a slight touch of the Dao Law Realm would result in death, turned to ashes.
“Merely a minor lie-filled path, yet dares to discuss Buddha!”
Twin Buddha Child glances at the two battling, his eyes reveal a chilling intent; although he is a Reincarnated Body at the moment, he has almost absorbed the memories of his past life, his mind filled not only with the Saint’s bearing that overlooks everything but also the Reincarnated Body’s greed, anger, ignorance.
Lie Sky Saint seemed to hear Twin Buddha Child’s statement, suddenly looked over to him, her eyes blazed with two cold streaks, piercing like blades:
“Merely a Reincarnated Body, yet bodacious enough to talk about me! All beings of All Heavens, without the Lie Dao to discern, how can the true self be glimpsed? Heaven and Earth may be deceived, not to mention you lot!”
She suddenly pinched her Divine Skills, displayed the Saint Dao Domain, enveloping Buddha Venerate within.
There, countless sword lights and sword shadows emerged, numerous bizarre figures appeared, attacking Buddha Venerate’s Dharma Aspect.
A thought of myriad lies, a thought of myriad things.
Her words followed by the law were embodied to the extreme.
The two blade-like cold streaks, suddenly shattered by a Buddha Palm, Buddha Venerate coldly proceeding to kill, subtly directing the battlefield away.
Lie Sky Saint seems unaware, following him in a desperate fight.
The Twin Buddha Child seizes the opportunity, his eyes locked onto Haotian.
A murderous intent suddenly surfaces in his eyes, focusing intently on the other party, whether incarnate or true body, would be known upon clash.
“Previously let you scrape by out of the Buddha gates, now I’ve come to convert you!”
Twin Buddha Child’s eyes filled with murderous intent, directly bursting out with nearly full force, Extreme State all revealed, Dharma Aspect reflected behind him, at the same time, his Saint Dao form also emerged, the force of Dual Cultivation of Buddha and demon pooled inside him, with a palm print fiercely suppressing Li Hao.
Meanwhile, the dark side avatar’s eyes also gleamed coldly.
With Li Hao’s current cultivation, the dark side avatar looked cold and emotionless from the outside, showing no signs.
Li Hao gave instructions to the dark side avatar before setting out, upon encountering the enemy just strike with all strength.
And now, the dark side avatar also erupted with full power.
However, the dark side avatar only inherited one-third of the original’s power, thus unable to enter the Extreme State, but Power Limit Realm could be displayed except for other Extreme Realms.
Because Li Hao himself has reached the Final Realm, even just one-third of the power was enough to engage the Extreme Realm.
As the dark side avatar’s entire body shone with golden light, his body’s acupoints wildly drew in Heaven and Earth Power, he suddenly raised his hand, his fingertips revealing a pure and sharp Sword Intent!
This Sword Intent contains the will of the Only Me Swordsmanship, as well as the peerless sword move of Immortal Guide!
When the two forces manifest at the fingertips, an alarming aura emerges.
Twin Buddha Child’s expression changes slightly but then his eyes reveal surprise.
With such momentum, such power, it must be the true body before him!
“Die for me!”
He grew increasingly crazed, with cheeks like a ferocious demon, roaring murderously as he struck.
Buddha Heart restrained, demonic nature released, both harmonizing; only then can they be unified and cultivated.
Boom!
With unmistakable murderous intent, Twin Buddha Child charged toward Li Hao, the brilliant Buddha Palm dazzled radiantly, comparable to the hand of Buddha Venerable Dharma.
But the next moment, a stunningly exquisite sword light, as if guided from beyond the heavens, instantly cleaved the Buddha Palm in two.
Subsequently, it also severed the Saint Dao embryo within the Buddha Palm, separating the powers of Buddha and demon, the Sword Intent didn’t halt but instead pierced directly towards Twin Buddha Child’s true body.
Twin Buddha Child’s pupils shrank, such sword force…
He hurriedly dodged into the Returning Ruins, but the ethereal sword light severed the path of the Returning Ruins, forcing him out, a sword slashed across his body.
With a bang, the surging sword force instantly tore his body apart, turning into countless blood in a blink, the bones in the hands and feet also shattered and splintered by an erupting force.
Instantaneously, only a pool of blood remained in the void, but at that time, the dark side avatar’s power was exhausted, without the support of the Second Ultimate Realm ‘All Heavens Star Vein’, executing this sword had already depleted its internal power, unable to recover in a short time.
Hence, faced with that pool of blood, the dark side avatar could only watch as the blood converged, to form back into Twin Buddha Child.
But even though the body was reborn by Blood Rebirth, that Sword Intent seemed to be etched in Twin Buddha Child’s mind, actually leaving a sword shadow on his spirit!
This sword shadow mark is faint, yet like a shadow that can’t be dispelled.
Twin Buddha Child came here to kill Li Hao, to overcome his Heart Demon, but not only did he fail to slay him, instead, a sword scar was added onto his Saint Dao, becoming a greater hindrance.
“You!”
Twin Buddha Child was startled and furious, but then seeing his opponent’s weakened aura, was momentarily stunned, and then burst into laughter.
“Such an unparalleled sword move, actually drained all strength, no wonder it’s so powerful, this sword move… could it really be that it was you who comprehended it at Moon Viewing Cliff?”
