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Chapter 228: The Black Buddha, Immortal Ascension Path! Seven Supreme Beings Die in the Battle for I
Chapter 228: The Black Buddha, Immortal Ascension Path! Seven Supreme Beings Die in the Battle for Immortality! (Part 1)
Lin Fan's keen senses immediately alerted him to something amiss.
Just as he was about to take a closer look and identify which 'Great Monk' was the issue, he was suddenly startled.
"What the...!"
There was no need to examine it further!
Initially, it was just a black mist, faintly visible, and not entirely clear.
But at this moment...
The black mist swirled, almost as if it could be described as shielding the sky and blocking the sun!
"What the...!"
A thought struck him, and he realized, "Is it because the aftermath of the great battle is too overwhelming, almost concealing everyone's detection, and with them falling back into a disadvantage, they've decided to drop the act and go all out?"
"Could it be..."
"This is the thunder of the Buddhist Sect that Barrett Patriarch mentioned?"
Boom!
Within the Eightfold Mirror Technique.
The black mist in the sky gathered, and in the end, it transformed into a black Buddha shadow.
Or perhaps...
A black divine statue!
The Buddha's shadow moved dramatically, its expression fierce and hideous. Most shocking of all, it had no back of the head! On the entire head... there were four faces!
Even though it was only a distant observation through the Eightfold Mirror Technique, Lin Fan felt as if he could sense the intense murderous intent and evil aura assaulting him, making his spine chill.
"An evil god?!"
"This is absolutely an evil god!"
"No, it should be... an evil Buddha?!"
He didn't recognize this divine statue.
But this Buddha statue had many Buddhist characteristics, whether it was the facial features, the 'Lai Ke Bao Tou', or the Swastika Buddha seal on its chest!
However, this Swastika had been 'slashed'.
As if someone had cut it at a forty-five-degree angle.
This caused the Swastika Buddha seal to have an extra 'stroke', making it appear strange and evil.
"What the..."
Lin Fan's scalp tingled.
He immediately controlled the Eightfold Mirror Technique to search for Barrett Patriarch.
Only then did he discover that Barrett Patriarch had lost an arm, but it was slowly regenerating.
There was also a bloody hole in his chest! His brow was even more severely damaged by the Demon Subduing Staff, but he managed to hold on, and although injured, he was still alive!
On the other side.
Almost everyone was injured.
Among them, the Empty Vision Monk had disappeared.
Barrett Patriarch was the leader, and he kept his word.
The first one he killed was still him! However, the Empty Vision Monk didn't completely perish.
After all, he was a supreme being, and there were too many ways to preserve his life, so it was impossible for him to die so easily.
But his physical body was destroyed.
And before his physical body was completely destroyed, he also displayed a secret technique.
This 'evil Buddha' shadow was summoned by him using his flesh and blood essence as an offering!
"Barrett!"
"You destroyed my physical body, and today you must die!"
"Roar!"
The evil god spoke human words, but it was the voice of the Empty Vision Monk.
Barrett Patriarch was not surprised by this.
Obviously, he had known about this matter.
This made Lin Fan even more certain that the thunder mentioned by Barrett Patriarch should be related to this 'evil Buddha'.
"Could it be!!!"
"These Buddhists, including these supreme beings, appear to be deeply faithful, but in reality, they have already secretly converted to the evil Buddha in private, and are doing things that anger both humans and gods?"
"..."
After a brief contemplation, Lin Fan became more convinced that his guess was correct.
"After all, only then would Barrett Patriarch worry that once the scandal breaks out, the powerful individuals from the other seven regions and one state would join forces to exterminate the Buddhist Sect, right?"
"But..."
"What exactly did this evil Buddha do to these baldies?"
"Even Barrett Patriarch couldn't bear to watch?"
Unfortunately, no one could give Lin Fan an answer at this moment.
Barrett Patriarch's physical body continued to recover, and the Barrett in his hand kept firing relentlessly.
He said coldly, "You all deserve to die."
"Today..."
"Kill as many as you can!"
"For the Buddhist Sect, cleanse the door!"
"You indeed already know." The evil Buddha shadow roared, and the Empty Vision Monk was howling.
"And I won't let you live either."
"Kill!"
Kungxu also took action at this moment.
In an instant, they each displayed their divine abilities to besiege Barrett Patriarch.
But Barrett Patriarch remained fearless and fought with them! However, Empty Vision had lost his physical body, and after invoking the evil Buddha shadow, his combat power became even more formidable.
The battle became more terrifying.
That area became a complete no-man's land.
Even a Ninth Stage fifth-level existence would be killed within a short time.
However, at the same time, due to the intensity of the battle, various 'phenomena' were triggered, making that area invisible to the naked eye and undetectable by divine perception...
Only a few people knew what was happening inside.
They only knew that the battle continued.
And it became more ferocious!
They only knew that Barrett Patriarch was definitely not dead yet.
They only knew that this battle would be remembered by the world for countless years, no one knew how many years later.
Only Lin Fan!
With the help of the Eightfold Mirror Technique, he could see some clues.
Barrett Patriarch was under even greater pressure!
He was constantly injured.
But at their level, unless they were instantly killed or their foundation was damaged, no matter how severe the injury, they could recover in the shortest time.
And with Barrett Patriarch's strength, wanting to instantly kill him...
At least within the Immortal Martial Continent, no one could do it yet.
Although Barrett Patriarch's pressure increased, the pressure on the other supreme beings was also not small.
Especially Empty Vision! He had lost his physical body, and although he was empowered by the evil Buddha, giving him greater combat power than before, his defense was weakened by more than just a little...
And Barrett Patriarch intended to keep his word.
When attacking, he kept his eyes on him, pounding him!
He beat him until he howled in pain.
He almost knelt and begged for mercy.
But... it was useless.
The battle raged on for tens of thousands of miles.
One day later.
Empty Vision was thoroughly slain, both form and spirit destroyed!
At the same time.
Lin Fan received intelligence from the Embroidered Robe Guards, personally communicated by Lian Bo.
"Supreme Lord."
"Latest intelligence: The Western Holy Land's Barrett Patriarch, leading San Dian, Jiase, and Many Fish, has launched an attack on the Minor Western Heaven. Now, the Minor Western Heaven has collapsed. Barrett Patriarch is fighting alone against ten of the Buddhist Sect's top experts, and the battle has already lasted more than a day!"
"
"Many Ninth Stage existences from the seven domains and one state have received the news. Many have chosen to head to the Western Region at the fastest speed possible. Their purpose is unknown, but it will likely take three to five days to arrive. It can be foreseen that the Western Region will not be peaceful for a long time."
"Hmm!"
Lin Fan responded, indicating that he was aware.
He didn't tell Lian Bo that he was right at the 'edge of the scene' and could see everything clearly with the Eightfold Mirror Technique.
Instead, he asked, "Is there any other noteworthy information?"
"Supreme Lord."
Lian Bo continued, "Our main area of development for the Embroidered Robe Guards is the southwestern domain."
"In the past few days, our people have discovered that the Bright Moon Sect has dispatched multiple powerful experts to the Western Region, and this was before the battle at the Minor Western Heaven erupted. After investigation, we can confirm that they are heading to the Western Region based on reliable information, intending to pursue and capture the traitor Tang Wu."
"..."
The enmity between the Moon Embrace Sect and the Bright Moon Sect is well-known.
Previously, the Embroidered Robe Guards had too shallow a presence in the southwestern domain to pay much attention, but now, with the troubles at Qin Prince's Mansion resolved, Qin Yu has more time to develop the Embroidered Robe Guards, leading to rapid growth.
Thanks to the existing enmity, the Bright Moon Sect has become the top priority for close monitoring!
As for Tang Wu's situation...
Lian Bo, who has been in the Moon Embrace Sect for years, has naturally heard about it.
He even knows the 'Monastic Code' by heart.
So, he mentioned it, thinking Lin Fan would be interested.
Lin Fan blinked upon hearing this.
"Is this really a coincidence?"
Sure enough, it is a real coincidence!
He is currently using Tang Wu's face,
yet he suddenly learns that Tang Wu is in the Western Region?
That's great!
It's simply too perfect.
"In that case, if I don't pin this on you, even the heavens won't agree!"
"Brother Tang, Tang Divine King..."
"If you ever have the chance to learn the truth, please don't blame me."
"After all, I'm doing this for your own good!"
"How can one grow into a towering tree if they are raised in a greenhouse?"
"You need to go through some storms to be tempered and grow quickly. I am bringing these storms to you to help you grow faster!"
"Since you are the protagonist, you must grow quickly, right?"
"Right?"
Lin Fan muttered to himself.
Then he said, "This information is indeed very interesting. Continue to closely monitor all information related to Tang Wu. Also, contact Qin Yu and have the Western Region's Embroidered Robe Guards search for Tang Wu's whereabouts."
"If they can't find him, go to the Heavenly Mechanism Tower and see if you can buy any relevant clues!"
"Yes, Supreme Lord!"
Lian Bo immediately began to act.
It's worth noting that Lian Bo, Luo Yushu, and Cheng Guangshan have all joined the Moon Embrace Sect and become executive elders.
Initially, they were hesitant.
After all, the Qin Prince's Mansion had nurtured them so much.
But after the battle of the Sun and Moon Immortal Dynasty, especially after the Fire Virtue Sect was completely merged into the Moon Embrace Sect, they became anxious!
Before, they were coveting the elixirs.
Now... they covet both the elixirs and the promising future of the Moon Embrace Sect.
After all, they have been in the Moon Embrace Sect for years and have seen its development.
Naturally, they want to join.
So, they mentioned it to the Qin Prince.
The Qin Prince was worried about owing the Moon Embrace Sect a great favor, and besides, he has a good relationship with Lian Bo and the others. He naturally hopes they have a better future.
Therefore, he readily agreed.
After that, they officially became elders of the Moon Embrace Sect, not just external members.
Of course, there is another reason:
They can't be outdone by Jin Zhen, Ma Caihui, and the others, right?
The only thing that remains the same is:
They, now all 'insiders,' are still competing fiercely.
Even more fiercely than before!
Their efficiency in handling matters is at full capacity!
Therefore, Lin Fan isn't worried and believes there will be results soon.
For now, he should focus on that battle...
However.
This battle lasted longer than he imagined.
It lasted three whole days!
The situation changed every moment, becoming... even more brutal!
Empty Vision, Empty Void, and Empty Wisdom, the three divine monks, or the three 'tops' from Mahayana Buddhism, were all slain, leaving only Empty Hearing, who survived thanks to the Purple-Golden Bowl.
Many of the top experts of the Minor Western Heaven were killed!
The leader of Hinayana Buddhism was left with only half a body, unable to recover.
Empty Hearing was in the best condition, thanks to the Purple-Golden Bowl. Although he was initially 'overstuffed,' under his control, he quickly expelled most of the bullets. Even if he was overstuffed, at worst, he could use it as a shield.
Therefore, even after three days of bloody battle, he was still in good condition.
At this moment, out of the ten top experts, only four remain!
And three of them are in very poor condition.
Only Empty Hearing still has ninety percent of his strength!
All those who died before dying erupted with 'Evil Buddha' power, or... Black Buddha?
Lin Fan couldn't say exactly what it was, but he was certain it wasn't a good thing, and certainly not a proper Buddha!
At this moment, he is eighty percent sure that the 'thunder' Barrett Patriarch spoke of is related to this Black Buddha.
"Brother!"
"..."
Lin Fan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, feeling particularly complex.
Barrett Patriarch was still alive.
But...
His condition had worsened!
His physical body had long been damaged, and now, after being subjected to various Secret Techniques, his body was withered beyond recognition, like a flickering candle in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.
Even his gun barrels had three missing.
Now...
Only three barrels remained, and with a single rotation, there were only three bullets left.
Yet he continued to fight.
He fought with all his might!
He wouldn't stop until the very end.
"Sigh."
Lin Fan sighed helplessly, "Brother, I can't help you as much as I'd like to."
His feelings were complicated.
He wanted to help, but he couldn't do much.
Even if his true self came, it would only be to offer his head.
Moreover, Lin Fan guessed that even if he could be of some help, as long as there was even a sliver of risk, Barrett Patriarch wouldn't let him take action, right? After all...
This was Barrett Patriarch's stage.
It was an internal matter of the Buddhist Sect.
"Brother, he wants to rely on his own strength, fight with all he has, and thoroughly eradicate these Supreme Beings, reshuffle the deck, and leave a path for those who come after, for the future of Buddhism."
"But..."
"Brother, can you do it?"
He whispered softly.
These past few days, intelligence reports kept coming in.
The Ninth Stage powerhouses from the Seven Realms and One State, those with strong strength and faster speed, were about to arrive!
They didn't hide their tracks, so these messages weren't too difficult to investigate; even the Embroidered Robe Guards could easily obtain them. It was likely that these Buddhist powerhouses were also receiving updates at all times.
And that was why...
Lin Fan estimated that this great battle would soon come to an end.
He was pondering this.
The battle escalated again!
Kungwen Buddha had been barely hanging on with the Purple-Golden Bowl, but now, he suddenly unleashed his power.
Various secret methods, divine arts, and even the strange Secret Techniques inherited from the 'Evil Buddha' erupted, enveloping Barrett Patriarch, who was already on the brink of collapse.
The other three Human Buddhas also unleashed their power at this moment.
They all knew they couldn't delay any longer.
If they continued to stall, and the Ninth Stage powerhouses from the other Seven Realms and One State arrived while they were still fighting, they might expose their own secrets.
By then, the Buddhist Sect would face irreversible destruction.
Therefore, they had to fight to the death within a short time and bring about a final conclusion!
Barrett Patriarch was also worried about being exposed.
He wanted to purge the Buddhist Sect, sweep away the darkness and decay.
But he didn't want to see the Buddhist Sect fall into ruin and be completely devoured.
So...
He wanted to fight these Supreme Beings to the death before he was surrounded and killed.
"Let's go together!"
Barrett Patriarch roared, using up his last bit of strength.
At the same time, Barrett overclocked for the last time! Although three of his gun barrels were damaged, reducing his firing speed by half, these three days of battle had also made him more familiar with the Artificial Sun Fist.
Nuclear fusion... he still couldn't figure it out.
But he was now intimately familiar with nuclear fission.
In this desperate struggle, he could make every bullet a small sun of nuclear fission!
...
Everyone was stunned into silence!
This battle was too terrifying.
Half of the Celestial Realm had been destroyed.
The constant rumbling, the unimaginable Secret Techniques, had turned that area into a wasteland.
Even Lin Fan's Eightfold Mirror Secret Technique was affected, making it difficult to observe.
It was like a mosaic, flickering and 'lagging'.
Fortunately, he could still make out the general situation.
The Purple-Golden Bowl trembled, and the Vajra Demonic Exorcism Staff shook violently, enduring Barrett's final song, now covered in cracks, on the verge of collapse.
The Hinayana Buddhism Patriarch suffered a heavy blow, coughing up blood continuously, as if he might die at any moment.
But he stubbornly continued to fight, disregarding his injuries, determined to finish off Barrett Patriarch.
But...
Barrett continued to fire!
And he was faster, and it was even more intense.
Barrett Patriarch burned his divine soul, releasing his final 'radiance', still wanting to fight a few more Supreme Beings.
Lin Fan fell silent.
He was speechless, unsure of what to say.
His feelings were even more complicated.
Just as he thought Barrett Patriarch was surely dead, unable to fight off these ten Supreme Beings, the sky... was completely destroyed!
It wasn't the sky of the Hongwu Continent that was destroyed.
It was the sky above the Minor Western Heaven that collapsed!!!
Not only the sky, but the entire celestial realm was shattered due to their desperate struggle, as if it extended to the edge of the void.
Or perhaps it was a path in the void, profound and sacred.
But...
Just then!
Suddenly, immortal light descended from the edge of the void, transforming into a 'road'.
A road to heaven, a road filled with immortal light!
"Huh?!"
Lin Fan was startled.
"Another twist?"
The Bodhisattvas, including Kungwen, were shocked, their faces grim. "This... this is...?!"
"Immortal Ascension Path?!"
"Is it him?!"
They looked at Barrett Patriarch's burning Remnant Soul.
They couldn't imagine how, even with just a Remnant Soul, he could still trigger the Immortal Ascension Path?!
"Kill him!"
"Today, he must die!!!"
They fought with even more determination, even burning their physical bodies and divine souls, to block Barrett Patriarch from stepping onto the Immortal Ascension Path and to prevent him from continuing to live!
But they didn't know that Barrett Patriarch was also surprised.
"The Immortal Ascension Path?"
He understood that once one stepped onto the path of immortality, they could ascend and become an immortal.
As long as he broke into the path, even if Kungjian and the others risked their lives, they wouldn't be able to stop him.
However, this Immortal Ascension Path wasn't something he had intentionally 'triggered'.
He... didn't want to step into it either.
"Today, I'll give it my all until I'm completely spent!
(End of Chapter)
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