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Chapter 379: The Buddhist Sect's Secret! Black Lotus, A Glimpse Across Infinite Space and Time (Part
Chapter 379: The Buddhist Sect's Secret! Black Lotus, A Glimpse Across Infinite Space and Time (Part 2)
.. the origin of the world!
They contained the essence of the spirit and the origin of the distant Bodhi trees, as well as all matter with 'nutritional' value.
Not only that, but it was also constantly 'infecting' and influencing everything around it.
The yellowing and blackening Bodhi trees were its doing.
"So..."
"The reason why the purest and oldest Bodhi trees that should have existed in this area are missing is because of this black lotus?"
"It directly devoured them?!"
"Then, as long as we find out the origin of this black lotus, we'll know what the Buddhist Sect is up to!"
As they watched, more and more Black Buddhas gathered around.
Tang Wu also 'exploded'!
"Hairpin Crazy... No, wait, Random Cape Trident Technique!"
The repaired Sea God Trident in Tang Wu's hand was wielded with such force that it looked like a 'Hairpin Crazy' move.
In short...
Blind Princess Dominating Dance!
But...
Lin Fan, playing the role of Tang Wu, was incredibly powerful, far beyond the strength of the real Tang Divine King.
He swept through the area with overwhelming force, forcing the three approaching Buddha monks to retreat. Then, he aggressively charged towards the black lotus!
"Looking for death?!"
The completely 'blackened' monk at the peak of cultivation blocked Tang Wu's path with a swift movement, unleashing a punch.
It seemed ordinary, just a punch delivered with physical strength.
However, the power that burst forth in that instant was so overwhelming that it shattered everything in its path! It even carried a hint of the might to slay gods and buddhas.
The space completely cracked, sealing off the surroundings, making this punch unavoidable.
"Is this the terror of the Ninth Stage?"
"It's... quite troublesome."
"Without using my signature skills or those trademark techniques of my disciples..."
Tang Wu's eyebrows furrowed, thinking that it was fortunate he had prepared in advance.
Boom!
A vine suddenly appeared, growing rapidly in the face of the storm, sacrificing itself to block the attack.
"Oh?"
The peak monk attacked again, sneering, "Tang Divine King, Tang Clown."
"Aren't you supposed to be invincible?"
"How dare you send your partner to their death?"
Tang Wu remained silent, charging forward.
But this time, he had learned his lesson and threw the Sea God Trident.
"Trivial skills."
The peak monk showed disdain, raising his hand to suppress Tang Wu.
At this critical moment, Tang Wu coldly snorted, "Boom!"
Everyone's faces changed.
Boom! The Quasi-Imperial Sea God Trident exploded!
"You dare?!"
The peak monk was enraged.
His outstretched hand was instantly injured by the explosion, and even he was shaken by the blast, causing him to be pushed to the side.
The other Black Buddha monks were also blocked by the intense explosion.
In fact, the explosion's power was secondary.
The self-destruction of a Quasi-Imperial weapon was its final glory, so its power was ten or even a hundred times stronger than normal use.
Moreover, when a Quasi-Imperial weapon exploded, the resulting hard fragments flew around like shrapnel from a grenade, making it extremely vicious and requiring careful handling.
For a moment, they were blocked.
Tang Wu took this opportunity to adjust his body to be as agile as a swimming fish, rushing past the peak monk and charging towards the black lotus.
Then, he transformed into a Spirit Power Long Blade and slashed fiercely at the black lotus!
"How dare you?!"
"Looking for death!!!"
The Black Buddha monks roared, filled with anger, wishing to tear Tang Wu apart.
Various attacks rained down from all directions.
The peak monk had truly gone all out, not caring if he killed Tang Wu or not. He no longer thought about capturing him alive or searching his soul; instead, he was fully committed to finishing him off with one decisive strike.
But it was still half a step too late.
Before Tang Wu was hit and completely turned to ashes, he managed to strike the black lotus.
After that...
All the Black Buddha monks changed their expressions and hurriedly approached the black lotus to investigate.
Fortunately, they found that the black lotus was not destroyed, only one of its leaves had a corner broken off.
At this moment, they heaved a sigh of relief.
"Damn beast!"
"Luckily Tang Wu wasn't strong enough, otherwise, we would have become the sinners of the entire Buddhist Sect, how would we face the gods and buddhas of the upper realm?"
"We were too careless."
"Indeed, we were too careless. How could a mere Tang Wu break through our encirclement?"
"Our carelessness is one reason, but there's another reason that can't be ignored—Tang Wu's entrance was too strange and abrupt, and too 'decisive'!"
"Yes, he's so decisive it's terrifying! He's willing to risk everything, self-destruct his Life-bound Divinity, and even sacrifice himself..."
"What is he?!"
"Who knows?"
"This matter..."
"It's bizarre!"
These Black Buddha monks, with their status, strength, and background, were naturally not fools. They keenly sensed that something was amiss—this Tang Wu was too decisive! So decisive that he didn't seem human.
Or perhaps, he didn't seem like a living person at all.
When have living people ever been so decisive? Self-destructing their Life-bound Divinity and sacrificing their lives without hesitation.
This didn't seem like someone investigating a secret; it was more like someone delivering their own head!
"If Tang Wu hadn't revealed himself, everyone would have thought he was dead. The Great Vehicle Buddhism would have believed it too, as long as he remained hidden and cautious."
"But he showed himself and came to this place to die..."
"It's all so bizarre, it doesn't make sense!"
"It's indeed strange. Even if he wanted revenge, he should have hidden and developed his strength before making a move. Why take such a risk?"
"This isn't just about taking a risk, he's literally going to his death!"
They spoke rapidly, exchanging thoughts.
A Black Buddha said, "Just now, I contacted Kong Wu, and have the latest news. Listen to this first before making any conclusions."
"Tang Wu appeared about half a month ago. According to reliable sources, the one who appeared was indeed Tang Wu himself. After his appearance, he directly and forcefully suppressed Xiao Ling Er, the top of the Heaven's Pride List, and reclaimed his Storage Pouch. Xiao Ling Er ultimately fled in panic."
"So... that's why the Sea God Trident returned to his hands?"
"Indeed, this makes sense."
"Perhaps after suppressing Xiao Ling Er, this clown felt he was back on track. He might have also noticed some clues during this process, which led him to infiltrate this place by any means necessary."
"After that, we all know what happened."
"..."
"Such an analysis does indeed make sense."
"Reasonable and logical."
"No, it can't be said to be completely reasonable, but it does make sense."
The peak figure's brows furrowed: "Moreover, regardless of how we tried to prevent the leakage of information, some clues still slipped out. Otherwise, even if Tang Wu had grudges and wanted revenge, he wouldn't have been able to come here."
"This..."
"Indeed, that's the case."
"No matter how many precautions we take, there will always be a fish that slips through the net."
"A thorough investigation is necessary."
"Our plan is only two steps away from completion. We absolutely cannot make any mistakes at this critical moment."
"Investigate!"
"Find out where the problem lies."
"In my opinion, there must be a mole. Otherwise, with our strict defenses, it would have been impossible for any information to leak. So, we must start by investigating the moles!"
"Indeed, no matter how much we guard by day and night, it's hard to guard against a mole."
Amidst their discussion, the peak figure made a decision: "Better to err on the side of caution and not let a single one escape!"
"Eliminate all the little monks who take care of the outer areas. They can serve as fertilizer for the Black Lotus."
"As for those further out..."
"Anyone who cannot explain their actions clearly or who seems suspicious in any way—"
He lightly swept his hand across his neck: "Kill."
"Yes!"
"..."
...
Inside the Moon Embrace Palace.
Scarecrow Lin Fan was handling official matters.
Suddenly, his whole body trembled.
Puff!
Lin Fan instantly turned back into a scarecrow.
YaYa, who was pouring tea for Lin Fan, and Teiana, who was massaging his feet, both instantly changed expressions.
"Master?!"
"Lord?!"
"Not good!!"
YaYa was extremely frightened, trembling all over: "Why... can't I sense Master's presence? No, that's impossible!"
"..."
Her scalp tingled, and she immediately said, "Teiana, Feiningna, immediately gather all the elders and direct disciples for a meeting!"
The two women were also extremely frightened and turned to leave.
YaYa then immediately stopped them: "Wait!"
"Only call the direct disciples, the elders—"
"Temporarily don't call them."
Teiana and Feiningna, being wise and insightful, instantly understood YaYa's meaning.
Although the Moon Holding Sect was vast and powerful, Lin Fan was the linchpin that held it all together. If something really happened to Lin Fan, the Moon Holding Sect would face significant problems.
Therefore, this matter must not be made known to the elders for now.
The direct disciples should be called first, and after a thorough discussion, a decision can be made.
"Yes!"
The two women were about to leave.
Suddenly, a sound came from the inner room.
"Who?!"
YaYa flashed into the inner room.
If something happened to Master, and there were strangers suddenly appearing in the Moon Embrace Palace?
They must be involved!
However, when she entered, she found Lin Fan sitting cross-legged on the bed.
The presence she couldn't sense before had returned.
Everything that happened just now seemed like an illusion.
"This?!"
YaYa was suddenly puzzled.
"Master!"
"Is it you?"
"..."
Lin Fan struggled to open his eyes. Everything before him felt unfamiliar.
"Leave for now."
Lin Fan clenched his teeth, almost forcing out these few words.
YaYa's expression changed slightly, not daring to be careless, she immediately pulled the two women out and closed the door. She then sat cross-legged outside the door to guard Lin Fan.
She didn't know what had happened to Lin Fan, but she was certain it was her Master, no doubt about it!
"No need to go for now."
"Wait until Master comes out before doing anything."
"Okay."
Teiana and Feiningna nodded hurriedly, feeling a bit relieved.
Just now, they really thought Lin Fan was dead!
Fortunately, it seemed he was just severely injured?
But...
When did Master run to the inner bedroom?
They couldn't understand.
The two sisters didn't know, but they understood the principle of asking what needed to be asked and not asking what didn't need to be asked.
They simply waited outside diligently.
...
Boom!
A massive explosion in his mind caused unbearable pain!
Lin Fan gritted his teeth and held on, but cold sweat instantly covered his entire body.
"Huff, huff, huff!"
His mouth wide open, he pantedlike a fish gasping for air, breathing heavily, but still feeling suffocated, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Finally.
The intense pain in his mind gradually subsided, but a scene quietly surfaced, occupying all of Lin Fan's thoughts.
Boom!!!
In a chaotic world, it was as if a thunderclap suddenly echoed.
Then, a point of light appeared and quickly spread.
This extraordinary scene was like the creation of the world!
But...
It didn't last long.
That point of light suddenly turned black.
After an unknown span of time, it transformed into a lotus seed!
The lotus seed, after an unknown period of gestation, suddenly sprouted roots and slowly began to grow.
Then...
It grew with unparalleled tenacity in the void, growing and growing!
Rooted in the void, it absorbed all the 'nutrients' or 'primordial essence' between heaven and earth, nourishing itself. The surrounding heavens and earth withered, but this black lotus thrived.
Finally, one day.
It seemed as if this void could no longer satisfy it.
It underwent a metamorphosis!
The roots, which were once normal, began to change rapidly, becoming thicker, longer, sharper, and more aggressive.
An unknown amount of time passed.
The roots suddenly trembled and then shot out simultaneously.
And then, they pierced through countless worlds!!!
Countless thick and sturdy roots pierced through one world after another.
Absorbing the primordial essence of these worlds like crazy.
At first, these worlds showed no abnormalities.
But as time passed, problems began to arise.
Natural disasters became frequent!
Followed by 'man-made disasters'! People became violent and murderous!
Their bodies deteriorated.
Their lifespans shortened.
Plants withered slowly.
Eventually, those worlds collapsed and were destroyed, one after another!
But...
The root of all this, that black lotus, began to bud and was about to bloom.
During this process, some incredibly powerful beings, who could be called heaven-defying, discovered it and tried to destroy it, but in the end, they all became nourishment for this black lotus.
One world after another collapsed and perished.
Under the immense power of the primordial essence, the pitch-black black lotus took on a slightly seductive beauty.
It exuded a charm filled with demonic allure.
But it was still not satisfied.
The roots continued to pierce through and destroy countless worlds, absorbing more and more primordial essence!
Finally, the black lotus bloomed.
However, the destruction of worlds did not cease.
As the flower blossomed and withered, the mesmerizing black lotus finally faded.
But it bore a seed pod.
Within the pod, numerous lotus seeds shone.
Boom!
The black lotus 'collapsed'.
The roots and leaves turned into a sky full of black Qi.
The seeds floated in the void.
The seed pod transformed into a lotus platform.
On the platform, a figure clad in a black robe with long black hair cascading down its back sat casually, facing away from the crowd.
The figure was incredibly ethereal.
Just as Lin Fan endured the discomfort and tried to get a clearer look...
The figure suddenly turned around! Boom!!!
An unknown amount of time, worlds, and dimensions separated them.
But in an instant, those eyes shook Lin Fan's entire being, almost annihilating him. Tears involuntarily flowed from his eyes.
Thud!
Lin Fan rolled off the bed, his face turning pale.
"Almost..."
"I was truly on the brink of death."
It wasn't this glance that nearly killed him.
This glance spanned an unknown number of worlds, time, and dimensions, crossing countless time rivers and fate rivers.
Moreover, the divine being had just taken form, and its divine sense was not powerful enough. A single glance across countless dimensions was enough to severely injure Lin Fan, which was terrifying enough.
But what nearly killed him...
Lin Fan couldn't help but recall that heart-pounding moment.
In the instant he, as Tang Wu, touched the black lotus, an unimaginable force swept through his entire body, engulfing him and almost causing him to explode on the spot!
Worse still, there was a terrifying suction force targeting his divine soul.
In an instant, Lin Fan's divine soul was almost devoured.
"I fear that once swallowed by that thing, it will know everything I know. In that case, the Moon Holding Sect will truly be in danger."
"Fortunately, I set up my soul to completely annihilate at the critical moment, so even that thing couldn't read my memories."
"Do those black-robed monks know about this ability of the black lotus?"
"They probably don't."
Lin Fan fell into deep thought, "If they knew, why would they bother to attack me with hatred? They should have just waited for the black lotus to devour me."
"Their actions were unnecessary, and in their eyes, I should have been killed by their attack, right?"
"There's something wrong here."
Lin Fan carefully unraveled the issue, getting to the heart of the matter.
"The most crucial thing is, I have a hunch."
"If not for Gou Shen's 'Resurrection Coin' being so heaven-defying, I would have been finished."
"That black lotus is too terrifying. It's not just killing; it's devouring people, and almost everything related to it! There's even a hint of erasing cause and effect."
"Ordinary resurrection skills are most likely useless."
"..."
"Even the shared resurrection coins from Gou Shen might not work. I survived this time because the black lotus wasn't 'mature' and its abilities weren't strong enough yet."
"If it was the first black lotus from the beginning of creation..."
There was no need to imagine.
Lin Fan was certain that if that being just glanced at him, he would naturally be utterly annihilated, and even resurrection coins would be useless.
Such a being could effortlessly sever all ties to its existence along the threads of causality.
Wanting to leave behind skin flakes or hair?
Even others' memories related to it would be erased! "That guy..."
Lin Fan's face turned even paler, "Could he have already reached the so-called Path of Sacrifice?"
"In the context of the ancient era, a Saint?"
"No!"
"It's most likely a realm even more terrifying than the Path of Sacrifice, beyond the realm of Saints."
Unimaginable!
At this moment, Lin Fan truly struggled to calm himself.
After a long while, he gradually regained his composure.
(End of Chapter)
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