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Chapter 350: Defeating the Buddhist Disciple, Spreading the All Heavens (Part 2)
Chapter 350: Defeating the Buddhist Disciple, Spreading the All Heavens (Part 2)
Feng Boping sneered, "You break the rules first and forbid others from retaliating? Today, we will not stay. When Hao Tian ascends, we will settle this score!"
As he spoke, he did not waste any more words. He suddenly unleashed the Saint Path, enveloping Li Hao, and turned to leave.
"Coming and going as you please, it's not that easy!"
Green Lamp Buddha's cold voice echoed, but it was the Holy Sound, like a Great Dao Rule. To ordinary ears, it sounded like an ancient, mysterious murmur, impossible to understand.
Outside the Buddhist Holy Land, a Law Restriction suddenly arose. A brilliant Buddhist Light shot out from the Holy Mountain, aiming for Feng Boping's trail.
Feng Boping employed bizarre Body Movement Techniques, moving without a trace, but he was still targeted by the Buddhist Light. He saw a vertical Buddha Eye on Green Lamp Buddha's forehead, tracking him.
Bang!
The Buddhist Light struck, and Feng Boping turned to block it, causing a massive explosion. His body staggered from the impact.
His expression changed slightly, and he moved again, activating the Saint Path. Stealing the seams of Heaven and Earth, his Body Movement Techniques were bizarre, and with the help of Return to the Abyss, he instantly appeared thousands of miles outside the Buddhist Sect.
In Li Hao's sight, the vast Buddhist Holy Land shrank to a minuscule size in the distance. This was due to his powerful Physical Body and exceptional vision. For ordinary people, the majestic Holy Mountain of the Buddhist Sect would already be out of sight.
They appeared in a desolate land, and Feng Boping didn't stop. He quickly took Li Hao and vanished again.
On the Buddhist Sect's Holy Mountain, Green Lamp Buddha's face was dark. The opponent's Body Movement Techniques were too fast. This Thief Saint was renowned for his Body Movement Techniques. Even before he had transcended the Heavenly Tribulation ten years ago, he could traverse major Holy Lands. Now, having transcended the Heavenly Tribulation, it was feared that no one except a Supreme Sage could detain him.
In just a brief moment, even Green Lamp Buddha’s eyes lost track of the Thief Saint's presence.
Feng Boping came and went swiftly. As he took Li Hao away, the great battle on the Buddhist Sect's Holy Mountain came to a halt.
At that moment, everyone was stunned. Regaining their senses, countless people looked around, trying to catch a glimpse of the Thief Saint, but saw nothing. Even the extraordinary young man on the Battle Platform had vanished without a trace.
"That Hao Tian was taken away by the Thief Saint!"
"Scary, this is what a Sage battle looks like. I don't understand it, but it's profoundly moving."
"Compared to the Sage battle, I just saw Hao Tian use a Dao Domain to suppress several Buddhist Sect Semi-Sages. Am I seeing things?"
Voices of discussion arose from the crowd. The unexpected turn of events in this quota battle was shocking, and the news might even spread beyond the Canglan World, reaching all the heavens.
"That Twin-Born Buddha Prince was suppressed and killed!"
"Didn't he have Blood Drop Rebirth? Why hasn't he reappeared from the blood on the ground?"
"I saw Hao Tian continuously attack the blood with Sword Qi, seemingly shattering the Dao Will within it!"
The ground was covered in blood, but the blood was lifeless and showed no signs of healing.
On the Holy Mountain, apart from the noisy chatter of the crowd, the numerous Buddhist Sect Semi-Sages were eerily quiet, their faces pale and complex.
They had acted simultaneously, yet were suppressed by that young man, which was simply unbelievable.
Today, they had let the tiger return to the mountains. If that young man ascends in the future, he will be a great threat to the Buddhist Sect.
Green Lamp Buddha glanced at the Buddhist Venerable but said nothing. His figure became slightly blurry and disappeared from the Buddhist Hall.
The Buddhist Venerable's face was grim, devoid of any smile. The words spoken by the opponent before leaving were like a sharp thorn in the heart of the Buddhist Sect. He knew that the young man had already sprouted the seeds of the Sage Path. With more cultivation, he could form the embryonic form of the Sage Path.
At that time, he would reach the Semi-Sage Realm. If he could accumulate enough Incense, he could step into Ascension.
With the protection of the Thief Saint, it was only a matter of time before he accumulated enough Incense.
He remained silent for a moment, his face expressionless under the watchful eyes of Wen Sheng and Sword Saint. He intoned a Buddhist chant:
"This child has fallen to the Demon Path, becoming a great demon. Our Buddhist Sect is willing to gather the world to slay this demon. Those who provide information will be rewarded with a Buddhist Sect Supreme Treasure, and those who bring his head will be granted the Incense of Three Hundred Cities!"
Hearing the Buddhist Venerable's words, everyone was shocked.
The Incense of Three Hundred Cities could even allow a Semi-Sage to achieve Ascension!
Such a grand reward was treating that young man like a Sage.
Many were moved, but the thought of the young man's power and the protection of the Three Calamities Sage made them realize that taking his head would be as difficult as slaying a newly ascended Sage.
The four realms of Sages correspond to the four calamities: Human, Earth, Heaven. The Three Calamities correspond to Human Sage, Earth Sage, and Heaven Sage. Once the Three Calamities are transcended, the Sage Path is perfected, and one can achieve the rank of Supreme Sage.
"If Hao Tian wins the first place in our Canglan World, who can replace us in the Supreme Young Hero Battle if he is slain?"
"That's right. Hao Tian's strength is formidable even in the All Heavens, and he has a chance to win first place. If he wins the Supreme Young Hero Battle, our Canglan World's fate will greatly improve, and our power will surge!"
“I, Canglan World, am one of the Lower Twenty-Three Realms. If one can secure the top spot in the Supreme Young Hero Battle, they might even have the chance to ascend to the Middle Nine Realms and become the tenth realm!”
Many were shocked by the Venerable Buddhist’s grand gesture, but they knew such matters were far beyond their reach. Instead, the Venerable Buddhist’s decision to execute Li Hao touched upon their own interests.
Numerous martial artists in Canglan World voiced their doubts and discussions.
Even if Li Hao won the top spot in Canglan World, regardless of his character, he would still represent Canglan World in the All Heavens Tournament, bringing great fortune to the realm. To be hunted by the Buddhist Sect would be a direct threat to everyone’s interests.
The Venerable Buddhist, hearing the murmurs below, remained cold-faced. He had anticipated this reaction and continued, “The Heaven's Pride Battle quota contest has concluded. Although the Demon Son is ruthless, since he will represent our Canglan World in the Supreme Young Hero Battle, the Buddhist Sect will not take action against him until the tournament ends. The previous execution order only applies after the Heaven's Pride Battle!”
Wen Sheng looked at the Venerable Buddhist and shook his head slightly.
By labeling that young man as a demon, the Venerable Buddhist had placed himself in a difficult position. As a Buddhist, he must eliminate demons, but the young man had slain the Twin-Born Buddha Prince. If the Buddhist Sect did not react with righteous anger, it would invite contempt.
However, now that the young man was representing Canglan World and had performed impressively, people’s thoughts were complex. They knew he was a demon, yet they also recognized that he could bring benefits to Canglan World, and hoped the Buddhist Sect would show leniency.
An enemy is one who harms you, a friend is one who benefits you. Under this principle, the Buddhist Sect’s concept of good and evil would have to yield.
Even a demon, if he could benefit Canglan World, would be celebrated by many martial artists, though it was ironic, it was also true.
At the Venerable Buddhist’s words, the countless debates finally subsided. Some followers of the Buddhist Sect immediately praised the Venerable Buddhist’s compassion and magnanimity.
The quota contest thus came to a hasty end. The top ten spots were announced, and Li Hao was still among them. Since he had publicly slain the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, the competition for the top spot naturally fell to him.
Lin Shuhai, Hao Yue Holy Son, and Chiguang, among other prodigies, had complex expressions.
They hadn’t expected the competition for the top prodigy to lead to so many complications.
The Twin-Born Buddha Prince was slain by Li Hao, who was then forced to flee by the Buddhist Sect. What would happen during the upcoming All Heavens Tournament was anyone’s guess.
As the festivities came to an end, the spectators gradually left the Buddhist Mountain.
Chiguang’s expression was complex. This battle had broadened his horizons. The strength Li Hao and the Twin-Born Buddha Prince displayed far surpassed his own. He had thought himself a standout among his peers, but now he realized he was far behind.
If the final top ten in the All Heavens Tournament were all this formidable, he feared he would have no hope of making the cut.
Seclusion, cultivation!
Chiguang gritted his teeth and turned to leave.
Lin Shuhai and the other prodigies were also greatly stimulated. The overwhelming figure they had witnessed lingered in their minds. They all descended the mountain one by one, hoping to make significant progress before the All Heavens Tournament began in half a year.
The Sword Saint glanced at his disciple, noticing that Bian Ruxue’s Dao Resonance was fluctuating, indicating her thoughts were in turmoil.
He frowned slightly, then picked up Bian Ruxue and returned to the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary.
The Hao Yue Holy Son and other prodigies followed the Semi-Saints like Yaizu back to the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary.
While the battle concluded in the Buddhist Holy Land, it sparked widespread discussions across Canglan World, with countless people talking about the various details of the fight.
Inside the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary, in the courtyard of the Sword Saint.
He quietly observed his downcast disciple and gently asked, “Your Dao Heart is in turmoil, and it seems to be greatly influenced by that young man. Do you know him?”
If it were merely awe at his power, it shouldn’t be this intense.
Bian Ruxue's heart skipped a beat when she heard her Master's words. She knew he saw through everything and that there was no way to hide anything from him.
Moreover, she hadn't intended to hide it. At that moment, however, her mind was filled with distracting thoughts, and a hint of self-doubt crept in.
She looked up at her Master, and under his deep, calm gaze, her inner turmoil seemed to subside. She whispered softly,
"He is the fiancé I told you about, the one from the Mortal World."
The Sword Saint's eyes widened slightly. While he had expected something, he hadn't anticipated such a close relationship.
That brilliant young Sword Dao cultivator was actually his disciple's fiancé?!
He had brought Bian Ruxue to the Land of Sages and had learned about her past in the Mortal World, but he hadn't delved into the details. Now, he began to ask more specific questions.
Bian Ruxue recounted everything in detail.
After hearing her story, the courtyard fell into a brief silence.
"So, you mean to say that your ability to tread the path of the Sword Dao and your exceptional talent from a young age were actually due to this young man's casual guidance?" the Sword Saint said, narrowing his eyes.
However, she mentioned that the young man had never been fond of practicing sword techniques, preferring instead to focus on music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
He also recalled the recent sensation of being watched, and seeing that the young man was sculpting him. It happened a second time, and indeed, as Bian Ruxue had said, he was highly skilled in that art.
"If what you say is true, that he is unlearned yet possesses such profound Sword Dao skills, even a Reincarnation of a Sage would find it hard to explain. Unless..."
"Unless what?"
Bian Ruxue was taken aback and couldn't help but look at her Master, a mix of indescribable emotions swirling in her heart, tinged with fear.
"Unless he is a Reincarnation of a Sword Immortal."
The Sword Saint murmured, his expression calm, "Or perhaps, he is the rarest of all, the one in a billion Sword Dao Prodigy!"
Bian Ruxue was stunned, never expecting her Master to hold such a high opinion of Li Hao.
"Sword Immortals are mere legends, elusive and intangible. In comparison..." The Sword Saint glanced at his disciple but didn't continue.
It was easier to believe that the young man was an unparalleled genius of the world rather than a Reincarnation of a Sword Immortal. Even so, the thought of such a prodigy stirred a sense of longing within him, let alone other swordsmen.
To achieve the Dao with a sword by the age of thirty, without ever practicing, would make any swordsman weep with frustration, their Dao Heart shattering.
"However, he has now incurred the wrath of the Buddhist Sect. Their public warrant is just a pretense; the real threat will come from elsewhere. His situation will be very difficult unless he stays under the protection of the Thief Saint or finds a powerful sect to shelter him. But you said he comes from the Mortal World, and the Sword Master's guess was wrong. He has no sect to call his own."
The Sword Saint felt a pang of regret.
If he had known the young man had no sect, he would have done everything to recruit such a prodigy. Now, he had missed his chance.
Moreover, the young man was already engaged to his disciple. If they both cultivated to the rank of Sword Saint, their union would be a perfect match and a tale for the ages.
He couldn't help but sigh, feeling a deep sense of loss.
Bian Ruxue's face changed when she heard her Master's words. She quickly said, "Master, then you..."
The Sword Saint understood her concern and sighed, "Since he is so close to you, I will take care of him to some extent. However, he is already under the protection of the Thief Saint, so it may not be necessary. You needn't worry. Focus on your cultivation. Your sword has already entered the Dao. Now that you've chosen this path, don't look back."
With that, he gave her a deep look and waved her off.
Bian Ruxue hesitated for a moment before silently leaving.
Not long after the conclusion of the quota battle in Canglan World, news of the unexpected turn of events spread throughout the All Heavens world.
In one of the Holy Lands in the Middle Seven Realms, someone said,
"This is the Projection of Canglan World's Heaven's Pride Battle. Take a look."
"Master, apart from the prodigies from the Upper Three Heavens, are there any others worth noting?"
"Take a look and see."
"This is..."
The Realm Stone Projection recorded Li Hao's battle with the Twin-Born Buddha Prince, including the subsequent dramatic turn of events.
"Eternal Dao Domain? Eighth Ultimate Realm? Who is this?"
"Clear Wind? Hao Tian? Never heard of them."
(End of Chapter)
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