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Chapter 103: Not Through Countless Ages to Obtain the Dharmakaya
Chapter 103: Not Through Countless Ages to Obtain the Dharmakaya
Moonlight veiled the scene, casting a soft glow over the wide-shouldered figure standing atop the roof tiles, silently observing over a hundred demon horses galloping out of Qingzhou City.
"Someone is actually willing to follow him out of the city," Jiang Chengyun remarked, withdrawing his gaze and turning to Ah Qian sitting barefoot beside him.
Both demon hunters, they had naturally received the news from the ringing of the bell earlier.
Grandma, temporarily acting as the Commander, could not ignore such a commotion. Ah Qian stretched lazily, showing a hint of fatigue, "I've been out for so long, I've neglected these aristocratic families and sects."
Jiang Chengyun remained silent for a moment, "You've been tracking the Moonhowl Demon King for centuries, how could you possibly care about these trivial matters."
The strength of a Pill Core Master could only be judged relative to others.
No matter how the stages were further divided, whether it was Pill Core Nourishment or Pill Fragmentation and Divine Transformation, it was still essentially the Condensation Core Realm.
In front of a Demon King equivalent to a Primordial Ultimate Master, they were as weak as infants.
However, Qingzhou must constantly monitor the Demon King's movements, and with the Commander stationed in the main city, this task could only be entrusted to the three Golden Bell Demon Hunters.
"The old Moonhowl Demon King has been facing off against the Commander for many years, and the twelve counties of Qingzhou have always maintained a peaceful coexistence."
"What I'm worried about is that little demon creature. Its growth rate is terrifying, and its ambition is as bold as a wolf's, with no attempt to hide it. Now, it has already proclaimed itself as a Little Demon King, and with its audacity and cunning, all attempts to ambush and kill it have failed. Once it fully matures, and the two Demon Kings gather, Qingzhou will be in grave danger."
"The Commander's three requests for aid have all been in vain. It seems that the situation in other places is not much better than Qingzhou."
Having spent years secretly tracking the Demon King, Ah Qian would always try to release her suppressed emotions upon returning to the mortal world, crying when she felt like crying, and laughing when she felt like laughing, like a true child.
But at this moment, her face was filled with solemnity.
Jiang Chengyun furrowed his brows slightly and advised, "It has a Little Demon King, but Qingzhou also has Jiang Qiulan. Who will win and who will lose is still uncertain."
Hearing this name, a rare glimmer of respect flashed in Ah Qian's eyes, "Jiang Qiulan... She just returned once, read Lin Baiwei's letter, and looked through the files brought back from Baiyun County. She casually gave me two tasks and left for Linjiang Prefecture without even a moment's rest."
The Twelve Demon Subduing Generals all took shortcuts, cultivating incense votive power, to guard rather than attack.
The only exception was the one who took over after the death of the General in Yushan Prefecture, who followed the true path of the Primordial Ultimate Master.
A state could not nurture two Martial Immortals.
The Commander gathered the incense votive power of Qingzhou to become a Martial Immortal, with his enigmatic means.
But with a weak physical body, he needed someone to stand before him, blocking one or even two Demon Kings.
After Late Autumn comes Winter.
Amidst the winter, a figure stands to turn the tide.
From the moment the Commander took her as his disciple and gave her a new name, she was destined to become that lone figure keeping the demons at bay outside the twelve counties of Qingzhou.
"..."
Jiang Chengyun withdrew his gaze of reverence and looked back at the city gate, "Should I take action directly?"
"He's doing Qingzhou's work, can't you stop trying to snatch credit from newcomers? Just follow the two rules properly, can't you?" Ah Qian said indifferently.
"Hmph, following rules."
Jiang Chengyun raised his eyebrows without changing his expression, defending himself, "Which rules? The rules of the Demon Suppressing Bureau? What do they have to do with me? If it's by the rules of demon hunters, he neither sent me a message for help nor reported the news. Clearly, he intends to handle it himself. As fellow Silver Bell Demon Hunters, how dare I interfere with his prey?"
He turned to look, his honest face showing some confusion, "I just don't know... Grandma, does he have the strength?"
Following the customary agreement among demon hunters.
Unless someone willingly gives up part of their harvest, requests aid, or voluntarily withdraws, others cannot interfere.
Whether life or harvest is more important is a decision to be made in advance.
Without even this judgment, it's better to hand over the bell early.
"No, you're too kind. It's me who should be calling you grandma."
A Qian rolled her eyes and slowly stood up.
Hearing this, Jiang Chengyun knew he had offended her, and turned away reluctantly, "It doesn't matter. Although the Golden Bell can't command the Silver Bell, elders can always command their grandchildren. I'll listen to your arrangements."
A Qian stretched lazily, "Although I've just arrived in Qingzhou and I'm not good at being a Commander, since this happened right under my nose, to avoid blame from the Commander, you can consider it a favor for me. I know you've had your eye on my Golden Bell for a long time, but one less achievement won't make a difference."
She stood up and jumped off the roof, leaving behind only the crisp sound of her voice, "I'll make an exception this once. If he truly misjudges the situation, it'll be a lesson he won't forget."
"..."
Jiang Chengyun stood alone on the roof, slowly clasping his hands behind his back.
There was no way the Commander would blame his grandma for such a thing, and besides, demon hunters weren't under the control of the Demon Suppressing Bureau anyway. It was just an excuse.
Hesitation! Hesitation!
Exception! Exception!
He was getting old, no different from Chen Qiankun.
He still needed that sharpest sword of Qingzhou, to lead this group of new blood and completely replace these old things!
Thinking of that cold face, Jiang Chengyun's eyes once again filled with reverence, even bordering on fanaticism.
...
Qingzhou, Peaceful Mountain.
Over a hundred Ink-Robed Scholars pulled their reins tightly, their robust demon horses rearing up with raised hooves, truly a majestic sight.
Hong Lei dismounted and walked towards Shen Yi with the two Deputy Commanders.
All of them were elite, and the two Inner Camp Deputy Commanders had even longer tenures than him, all at the advanced stage of the Jade Dew Realm.
One hundred and twenty captains, every single one of them Triple Stripe Commanders.
Even Hong Lei hadn't expected that with just a casual gathering, they could assemble almost the entire Qingzhou's strongest Personal Guard Captain team.
This wasn't something that could be achieved solely through Chen General's reputation.
No matter how famous the old man was, he was still in Linjiang Prefecture and wouldn't usually interfere in Qingzhou City's affairs.
These people had all come here on their own initiative.
A significant factor was Shen Yi himself.
The private rumors, coupled with the scene within the Vajra Sect, made his position as a Personal Guard Captain even more convincing.
"Seal the mountain immediately, no one is allowed to leave."
The Deputy Commander issued orders swiftly. Although the captains came from different commanders, they were well-disciplined and needed only a glance to assign their routes.
Shen Yi raised his eyes and looked at the mountain before him.
White clouds surrounded it, with lush pines and cypresses.
It indeed looked like a spiritual and precious place.
His eyes flashed with golden light as he used the Mountain Seeking and Qi Sensing Technique, and his vision turned into a hazy gray. He saw white mist clusters above, with occasional flashes of golden light, but not a trace of demonic energy.
"..."
Shen Yi retracted his technique and didn't feel puzzled.
If there were truly evil spirits everywhere, the Vajra Sect wouldn't have been able to hide until now.
Soon, only thirty-some Inner Camp Captains responsible for demon subjugation were left on the spot, and they marched towards the mountain in an orderly manner.
The rugged mountain path was like flat ground to these warriors.
They quickly reached the summit, and a simple grand hall appeared before everyone's eyes.
As they approached, they first heard the muffled chanting.
"May we extinguish the delusions of countless eons, and not through countless ages to obtain the Dharmakaya."
"May we now attain the fruit and become jewel kings, and liberate such a multitude of sentient beings."
In front of the hall, two Directly Transmitted Disciples held Buddhist beads, and their peripheral vision caught the many black-robed figures on the mountain road. Their thumbs paused slightly...
They turned around subconsciously, and before they could make a move, two flying chains had already wrapped around their necks, pulling them back forcefully.
"Stay put."
The two Inner Camp Deputy Commanders who had made the move pinned them to the ground, and Hong Lei quickly stepped forward, kicking open the hall door!
Bang!
It wasn't the violent arrest scene Shen Yi had imagined.
The slightly dim hall was filled with swirling smoke, and there was no one guarding it, only a clay Buddha statue nodding its head.
Countless Virtuous Devotees sat on cushions, their faces wrinkled with age, yet calm. The recitation of sutras continued without pause.
Occasionally, their noses twitched, and a hint of pleasure rose in their cloudy eyes.
"Compassion... compassion..."
(End of Chapter)
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