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Chapter 224: Hong Ju!
Chapter 224: Hong Ju!
“It’s over!”
Vimala Bhadra’s heart turned to ice in an instant. A chilling dread spread through his limbs, as though he’d just emerged from an ice cavern. He didn’t recognize Hong Ju. And for good reason—within the Holy Sect itself, only the True Monarch and a select few connected to the Lampfire of Restoration knew of Hong Ju’s existence.
After all, when the Fortune Immortal first cultivated Hong Ju into a Foundation Building Perfection True Man, it was as a secret weapon—a hidden card for the True Monarch’s future return to power. A trump card by definition demanded secrecy. Revealing him would defeat its purpose. Add to that the deliberate concealment by True Monarch Qingcheng Feixue, and no one could have anticipated his sudden appearance.
At this critical moment of Chongguang’s golden opportunity, all of Jiangbei was under the watchful gaze of rival True Monarchs. Every Late-Stage Foundation Building expert, every perfected True Man—each move they made was mirrored by opposing forces. Yet Hong Ju moved alone.
His sudden appearance was nothing short of horrifying to Vimala Bhadra. Those blazing eyes pierced straight into his soul.
Who is this man!?
Every Foundation Building Perfection True Man with full Divine Abilities is a household name among the sects’ True Monarchs. Why does this one appear from nowhere!?!
Vimala Bhadra’s mind raced, but his vision darkened as flames engulfed his body without warning. Fire erupted from within, incinerating his organs, bursting from his orifices, setting his robes ablaze. Hong Ju had never even raised a hand—just met his gaze, and Vimala Bhadra became a human torch.
“Aaaaah!!!”
The burning monk bellowed, his Buddhist chant booming like thunder. His jaw unhinged as he unleashed a profound technique.
Heartlight Evasion Art!
Mind leads, spirit follows!
This art had consumed centuries of his cultivation. Among the Pure Land’s Venerables rank, none mastered it like him. His escape speed was legendary—why else had Pure Land sent him here?
Even against a Foundation Building Perfection True Man, this technique gave him a 50% chance to survive. But now, as he vanished into the sky, hope flickered—only to be smothered by an unseen force.
A haze clouded his consciousness.
This man dares humiliate me—should I strike back before fleeing?
No, let’s play a little longer!
Vimala, I’ve never bowed to anyone. Even outmatched in cultivation and Divine Ability, should I fear death? No—I’ll fight to the end!
But as these thoughts clashed, a massive hand descended.
Crack!
One strike—his celestial crown shattered. Vimala Bhadra’s eyes bulged as his vaunted indestructible golden body crumbled like glass. Flesh disintegrated. A soul emerged, glowing faintly.
Suddenly, a white light pierced the void, encapsulating his soul to halt its karmic cycle.
Only now did Vimala Bhadra realize the source of his helplessness. Above him, a book hung in the air, its pages turning slowly. Upon them were four words:
Vimala Bhadra Dies BY MY Hand.
“Is this how it ends!?” His soul trembled with rage. “A Foundation Building Perfection true man stooping to ambush me with a Fruit-Rank Treasure? How despicable!”
At Foundation Building Perfection, his opponent could have crushed him outright. Yet he’d resorted to underhanded tricks—leaving Vimala’s divine consciousness exposed like a fool’s. It was mockery, pure and simple.
Hong Ju ignored the outburst.
“Pure Land’s salvation light…”
He stepped back, gazing skyward. Clouds coiled into a colossal Buddha’s head. Thunder crackled in its eyes.
A bitter smile tugged at Hong Ju’s lips. “Forgive this humble one, Bodhisattva. I fight only for survival. Please overlook this slight.”
A cold snort answered him.
“Bald fool—leave!”
Suddenly, snow swirled in midsummer. A gale tore through the Buddha apparition, scattering Pure Land’s wrath beyond Jiangbei.
The visions faded. Vimala Bhadra’s soul drifted back to Pure Land under the guiding light—a privilege of True Men who’d attained enlightenment there. No rebirth required, no cycle of reincarnation to fear.
Hong Ju exhaled.
Glancing toward Guillotine Dragon Pass, then Holy Sect’s direction, he murmured, “Pure Land made one move—you did the same.”
Silence followed. An unspoken agreement settled.
Hong Ju strode forward, vanishing into a hidden chamber.
Inside, Lv Yang was mid-ritual, harvesting Vimala Bhadra’s residual divine consciousness. He looked up instantly.
“Honored Senior.”
Lv Yang bowed deeply. “Is the Buddhist cultivator dealt with? How may I assist?”
“You’re quick to recover.”
Hong Ju’s expression darkened. Not long ago, he’d sought this youth’s death. Now, saving him felt bitter.
“The monk is Vimala Bhadra. I clouded his mind—offered you a few divine consciousness fragments as compensation. Consider our past grudges erased?”
Lv Yang blinked, stunned.
Vimala Bhadra—the Holy Sect True Man who inflicted Heaven-Sundering Malice?
He bowed again, hurriedly. “Senior, you flatter me. Past grievances were trivial. I’d never dare harbor resentment—there’s no need to erase anything.”
Hong Ju sighed. Resentment denied is still resentment. “Trivial” means it’s not forgotten. Small-minded indeed.
“I’ve permission from the True Monarch to assist you.”
He extended a hand. Golden mist swirled above his palm—karmic merit and fortune, extracted from Vimala Bhadra. From his sleeve, a book appeared.
“Fate-Linked Destiny Codex. Writing upon it consumes karmic fortune, but the heavens will enforce what’s written.”
He handed both to Lv Yang.
“Use it. Write one line: From this day forth, our karmic debts are void. We may work together again—no further grudges.”
Though Lv Yang’s cultivation lagged behind, Chongguang’s favor made him a threat. If Chongguang ascended, Hong Ju’s survival depended on his goodwill. Better to pay now than risk later feuds.
Lv Yang stared at the Codex, eyes gleaming.
The Heaven-Sundering Malice source…
Flawless calculation—Chongguang’s foresight or Qingcheng Feixue’s plan? Either way, with this, assassinating Qing Kingdom’s King Qing becomes feasible!
(End of Chapter)
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