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Chapter 380: Annihilation of the Buddhist Sect (Guaranteed)
Chapter 380: Annihilation of the Buddhist Sect (Guaranteed)
Thinking of Jiang Lidust, Li Hao was reminded of Emperor Yu. It had been twelve years since he came to the Land of Sages, which equated to a hundred and twenty years in the Mortal World. He wondered how Emperor Yu was faring.
And Qianqian, since his crossing of the Immortal Gate was met with an assassination attempt, he heard that the Immortal Gate had been sealed and closed. Those who came after him, including Qianqian and others, had not been able to reach this place.
Over a century had passed, and the people and things in the Mortal World had surely changed. Many familiar faces might no longer be familiar.
Li Hao felt a bit nostalgic. Now that he had the ability to travel back to the Mortal World and bring Emperor Yu and the others here, he would wait until he had finished his business here.
Thinking of this, Li Hao did not return to the Little Thousand World with Old Feng and the Lying Heaven Sage. Instead, he accompanied the Sword Master on his way to the Canglan World.
This time, he planned to deal with the Buddhist Sect himself, without involving others.
Feng Boping knew what Li Hao intended to do and wanted to follow, but Li Hao refused. After some thought, Feng Boping did not insist further. With Li Hao's current strength, even if he encountered danger, he could protect himself. If Li Hao couldn't escape, then Feng Boping going along wouldn't make a difference.
The little guy he once knew had grown and soared to great heights. Feng Boping felt both proud and a bit wistful.
"This time, by resolving the issue with the Buddhist Sect, the Sages will be rid of the Buddhist Sect, and the source of their faith will be severed. From now on, Canglan World will have only two Holy Lands."
On the way to Canglan World, Li Hao walked alongside the Sword Master, with the Sword Saint following them. After all, both the Sword Master and the Sword Saint were returning to their Holy Land.
Li Hao also brought Lin Qingying along, as she had expressed her willingness to follow. As for friends like Yaochi and Zhantan, they had their own paths, and Li Hao didn't take them along. After all, his mission was to eliminate the Buddhist Sect, and bringing these Semi-Saints with him would not benefit them.
Hearing Li Hao's words, Lin Qingying glanced at him. The young man beside her was now capable of deciding the fate of a Holy Land with a mere conversation, which was almost unbelievable.
She felt both proud of and a bit melancholic about Li Hao. She missed the days in that courtyard, where he would recover from his injuries, she would practice her sword skills, and he would paint, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
During her breaks from practicing, she could catch glimpses of the young man absorbed in his painting, like the bright sunlight of spring, bringing a smile to her face.
Now, even though Li Hao had no airs and did not display his Sage authority in front of her, she felt a bit less at ease.
"Are you planning to establish a Holy Land? If you come to Canglan World to build a Holy Land, you will surely help Canglan World rise to the middle tier of Minor Worlds."
The Sword Master looked at Li Hao and extended an invitation.
Hearing this, the Sword Saint's eyes flickered. He also looked at Li Hao, though he did not ask the question, he was thinking about it. Unlike the Sword Master's straightforward invitation, the Sword Saint had concerns.
After all, if Li Hao were to establish a Holy Land in Canglan World, it would naturally become the leading Holy Land. The status and influence of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land would remain unchanged, but with Li Hao's towering presence, it might attract more incense offerings, making the Sword Ancestor Holy Land and the Wenzu Holy Land seem even smaller.
"For now, I have no plans to establish a Holy Land. I prefer to travel alone and be free."
Li Hao smiled and said, "When I have more friends and they need my protection, I will consider it."
The Sword Master nodded and said, "We can discuss it then. We can be neighbors."
Li Hao laughed, and the Sword Master joined in. The Sword Saint also smiled, but his heart sank. Li Hao's words meant he was not building a Holy Land for now, but he did not explicitly refuse.
"Hao Yue's attack was too harsh, disabling your Dao Fetus. However, you have turned this misfortune into a blessing by cultivating something even more powerful. I plan to include you in the core sequence of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land's Holy Sons, just like Hao Yue. In the future, if any of you can Ascend, I will choose the most outstanding one to entrust the Sword Ancestor Holy Land to, and I will retire like the Green Lamp Buddha, taking it easy."
The Sword Saint turned to Lin Qingying and said this gently.
Lin Qingying frowned slightly. The disabling of her Dao Fetus had been tacitly accepted, and it had been a thorn in her side.
But she also knew that this was the way of the world. If she were to be disheartened by this, the Sword Saint would likely not even spare her a second glance. She was merely a stepping stone for his disciple, and her contribution to helping a Holy Son achieve Dao Heart Perfection and enhance his strength was far more valuable than having another Holy Maiden.
After all, the Holy Lands valued the peak of power, not sheer numbers.
Lin Qingying had come to terms with this reality, so when the Sword Saint spoke, she understood that he was trying to help her let go of past grievances.
If she were to enter the core Holy Son ranks, with her current ability to defeat the Holy Son Hao Yue, she would likely have a good chance of defeating him again in the future and taking control of the Sword Ancestor Holy Land.
Of course, unless some unforeseen event occurred.
But these thoughts were not on her mind, and she did not bother to dwell on them.
"I have no interest in the title of Sword Saint. I only like swords..."
Lin Qingying said calmly, but as she spoke, she glanced at Li Hao, leaving the rest unsaid.
I only like swords, and one person.
The Sword Saint was slightly taken aback, not expecting her to refuse. The core Holy Son ranks were something all Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of the Holy Lands strived for. Once one stood out in the core Holy Son ranks, they could wield the power of life and death within the Holy Land, allocate the Holy Land's Incense, and even boost their combat strength by leveraging the Holy Land's power during a Sage's attack.
Despite all these benefits, Lin Qingying showed no interest.
She only liked swords... The Sword Saint's eyes seemed to drift into a distant, nostalgic gaze, as if time were rewinding in his eyes.
The same words echoed in his ears.
"Master, I only like swords..."
Years ago, in front of their Master, two young men stood there, one choosing fame, the other choosing swords.
The one who chose swords became the Sword Master, while the one who chose fame became the Sword Saint.
Such was the way of the world, often filled with a touch of irony.
The Sword Saint fell into a brief silence, saying nothing. He knew that her refusal was not because she didn't want to let go of the past grudges. After all, no matter how deep the grudges, it would be unreasonable to reject such a tempting offer unless one truly had no interest.
Beside him, the Sword Master glanced at Lin Qingying. He found her presence by Li Hao's side somewhat agreeable, but he hadn't paid her much attention.
But now, her words made him focus, and a slow smile spread across his weathered face.
After countless years, he encountered another familiar figure.
It was as if time had reflected back to his past, to his own youth.
He had taken on disciples and seen many Holy Sons, but no matter how extraordinary their Sword Dao talent, they all showed an extreme enthusiasm for the title of Sword Saint. No one could resist such a temptation.
He had once felt disappointed and regretful, thinking he was alone in his path.
But recently, on the Fishing Platform, he met Li Hao, his fishing companion.
And now, on the path of the Sword Dao, he met this little girl.
"Good. As a Swordsman, to revere the sword as the Supreme Sage, you might one day break through all barriers with your sword."
The Sword Master smiled and praised Lin Qingying, the first time he showed genuine appreciation for her, independent of her connection to Li Hao.
Lin Qingying noticed the difference in the Sword Master's gaze and smiled. "As you say, Senior."
The Sword Saint remained silent, but suddenly, he seemed to recall something and looked at Li Hao. "Your Sword Dao is so powerful and terrifying, and you can even grasp the Divine Guide technique. In terms of Sword Dao, you should be unmatched among the Sages. However, it seems you are not solely dedicated to the Sword Dao."
By "solely dedicated", he meant that Li Hao did not seem to be as devoted to the sword as Lin Qingying and the Sword Master, willing to sacrifice everything for it.
Li Hao sensed a hint of probing in his words. After all, as the leading figure in the Sword Dao and the acknowledged Sword Saint of the Land of Sages, it must have been difficult and anxiety-inducing to find that his Sword Art was now inferior to Li Hao's.
"The sword is just a form, not the Dao."
Li Hao replied with just these words.
The Sword Saint frowned, pondering, but soon his pupils dilated slightly as he grasped Li Hao's meaning.
At the same time, his own Sword Dao seemed to tremble, as if a crack were forming.
The Sword Master also focused, looking deeply at Li Hao before smiling. "You, with your words, always make others' Dao Hearts tremble."
Li Hao smiled. He was just stating the truth.
As they chatted, they soon arrived at the Canglan World.
Li Hao sensed the location of the Buddhist Sect and bid farewell to the Sword Master and the Sword Saint Path. He also asked Lin Qingying to return to the Sword Ancestor Holy Land with the Sword Master, in case the Buddhist Sect posed any danger he might not be able to protect her from.
Lin Qingying knew what Li Hao was about to do and nodded, agreeing with an obedient demeanor.
"Be careful."
The Sword Master whispered.
"I'll be waiting for you."
Lin Qingying replied, turning her gaze back to him.
Li Hao nodded, bid them farewell, and then stepped through the Heaven and Earth Rift, swiftly moving through the distance. After crossing over a hundred thousand miles, he soon arrived at the entrance of the Buddhist Sect Holy Land.
Everything here was just as it was when he had come to participate in the Prodigy Quota Battle. The Holy Mountain was bathed in Buddhist Light, and monks walked up and down the mountain peaks.
On the perilous stone steps, monks carried water with swift, steady steps.
At the summit, the sound of bells resonated as monks struck them.
On the sheer cliffs, disciples of the Buddhist Sect sat in meditation, facing the waterfalls and the vast chasms, contemplating life and death and the Buddhist Path.
Compared to his previous mission to slay a Buddhist Master in the Mortal World, this time Li Hao had less of a killing intent. He only needed to destroy the foundation of the Buddhist Path. Over the long years, as sages debated and their beliefs conflicted, the remnants of the Buddhist Sect would naturally be torn apart and gradually dissipate. After all, without enduring preachers, the teachings would be lost.
Within the Buddhist Sect Holy Land, there was a subtle Laws Barrier that would block any sage who tried to enter, unless they possessed a temporary Laws Imprint from an invitation letter, which would prevent the Laws Barrier from attacking.
Li Hao did not want to cause a major disturbance, but he had to break through the Laws Barrier first.
With a thud, he approached the Laws Barrier, raised his hand, and lightly touched it. Instantly, the Laws Barrier revealed itself. The entire Holy Land was illuminated by a brilliant Buddhist Light, as if a sun had risen, transforming into myriad rays of golden light, turning the sky a golden hue.
The disciples and Holy Sons of the Buddhist Sect, who were either cultivating or meditating on the various peaks, were startled by this phenomenon and looked up in shock. Soon, they realized that a sage had arrived uninvited!
Sages knew the rules, and such a situation could only mean one thing: a sage was attacking!
"Who is it? Which sage has come to our Buddhist Sect Holy Land?"
Inside the Holy Land, several Semi-Saint Elders were shocked. One of them woke from his meditation and quickly stepped out.
Riding on creatures like green oxen, white pigs, and peacocks, they flew into the air and looked toward the Heaven and Earth boundary.
Outside the array, a young man stood quietly, his figure small but distinct in the golden Buddhist Light, like the only dark spot in the world.
In the high sky, the wind howled, and Li Hao's hair danced wildly. His expression was calm, and a finger on his palm suddenly shot out a beam of Sword Qi.
With a thud, the Divine Guide opened the way, instantly shattering the array barrier and destroying its sacred patterns.
The golden light, like a torn fabric, faded away like receding tide, restoring the clear sky.
But unlike before, the Laws Barrier was gone.
"How is this possible?!"
"Who is this sage? Is it a Supreme Sage?"
The Semi-Saints of the Buddhist Sect were horrified at the sight.
When they saw the young man's face, they all froze, their pupils contracting in shock.
The young man who had suppressed the Buddhist Sect disciple on the Battle Platform was now here, ready to attack!
They had already heard about Li Hao's ascension to Supreme Young Hero during the Supreme Young Hero Battle, but they never expected that he would dare to attack the Buddhist Sect Holy Land so soon after becoming a new sage, having just overcome the human tribulation!
"Hao Tian, why are you here!"
A Semi-Saint riding a peacock flew into the air, shouting in shock and anger.
"You know very well, why ask such a pointless question?"
Li Hao's figure slowly moved forward, unhurried, his tone calm and composed, not showing any anger toward them.
From the various peaks, more Semi-Saints flew out, over twenty in total, standing in the air, forming a barrier in front of Li Hao.
Li Hao had just returned from the Heaven and Earth Arena Discussion, and the news of the Buddhist Venerable's demise had not yet reached the Buddhist Sect Holy Land. They were unaware of what had transpired in the Heaven and Earth Arena.
"This is our Buddhist Sect Holy Land. Even if you had a grudge with us before, this is too much of an affront. Do you want to be eternally restless?"
The Semi-Saint riding a lion shouted in shock and anger. He had sternly rebuked Li Hao during the quota battle, but Li Hao's strength at that time was already on par with a Semi-Saint, and he could do nothing.
"In the past, when I had yet to Ascend, even when you all joined forces, you were still Suppressed by me. Now, do you think you have the right to speak of life and death before me?"
Li Hao’s eyes were calm as he spoke slowly, giving a sense of helplessness and anger that could not be refuted.
He flew forward directly, treating the numerous Buddhist Sect Semi-Saints as if they were nothing.
Seeing Li Hao approach, the Semi-Saints who had previously blocked his path retreated one after another. The Demon Kings they rode on revealed deep apprehension in their eyes, growling low but not daring to roar loudly, as if afraid of disturbing something.
Amidst the peaks, many disciples of the Buddhist Sect with higher Cultivation also took to the air, all stunned by the scene.
The ruthless man who had once dominated the Buddhist Sect Holy Land and Suppressed the Buddhist Disciples was now back, and he had already become a Sage.
"Where is the Master?"
"The Buddhist Venerable is in a Discussion, he hasn’t returned yet. Could it be he’s too afraid to face the Discussion and is using this as a chance to launch a surprise attack?"
Many disciples were surprised and doubtful, unaware that the Discussion in the Qiankun Realm had already ended. After all, Li Hao was a Sage, and his speed far exceeded the information relay of various intelligence organizations.
Unless a Sage specifically came to the Buddhist Sect to report.
Soon, Li Hao arrived above the Holy Land and saw the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, resplendent and magnificent, bathed in Golden Light.
That was where the Buddhist Venerable resided, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and Arhats.
On ordinary days, the Buddhist Venerable would preach here.
Li Hao’s gaze swept over, and his eyes narrowed slightly as he raised his hand and directly slapped down with a Palm Seal.
"No!"
The Semi-Saints who had retreated to this place had nowhere left to go. Seeing Li Hao about to destroy the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, they were all shocked and angry. Seven or eight Semi-Saints immediately roared in rage and rushed forward, knowing the gap between them and a Sage but determined to block him with their lives, for this was their path.
Li Hao did not get angry; he merely Suppressed them mercilessly.
It was a matter of differing paths, nothing more.
Bang!
A Green Light suddenly appeared above the heads of the seven or eight Semi-Saints, blocking Li Hao’s Palm Seal.
The Semi-Saints who were prepared to die were instantly stunned, then overjoyed. This was the Green Lamp Buddha!
The Green Lamp Buddha had returned!
They were elated and looked around excitedly, knowing that this would force Hao Tian to retreat.
"Finally showing yourself, huh?"
Li Hao, seeing the Green Light, was not surprised. He smiled faintly and said, "I thought you might try a surprise attack, but I didn’t expect you to choose to protect the monk’s robe and the Buddhist Hall."
A Green Light rippled through the void, and the figure of the Green Lamp Buddha appeared, sitting on a Lotus Platform, his aged face full of gloom and coldness.
"It’s the Green Lamp Buddha, the Green Lamp Buddha has returned!"
"Kill him, don’t let him escape, or he will come back to our Holy Land to cause trouble again!"
"Once we hold him off, when the Buddhist Venerable and the Two-Faced Buddha return, he will surely die!"
"The idea of a surprise attack on the Holy Land is laughable."
Many disciples of the Buddhist Sect were overjoyed upon seeing the Green Lamp Buddha, their eyes filled with hatred and the intent to kill. Some who had been tense relaxed and smiled, reciting "Amitabha."
"Everything is predestined. If the Buddhist Sect is to be destroyed today, you will also be destroyed in the future."
The Green Lamp Buddha stared at Li Hao and spoke softly.
Li Hao replied calmly, "All things have an end, but the difference is that I can decide your end."
The Green Lamp Buddha’s calm demeanor suddenly turned cold. "How did you know I would be here?"
He had planned to strike while Li Hao was searching for treasures in the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas. He had buried three heavenly and earthly treasures within the Buddhist Hall, waiting for Li Hao to fall into the trap. However, Li Hao showed no intention of taking the treasures and instead aimed to destroy the Hall outright. This made him realize he might have been exposed.
Thus, he acted to protect the Hall.
"If you had fled elsewhere and used that Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon, I might not have been certain of killing you. But unfortunately, you harbored the intent to kill. Here, in this place, is your last and only chance to kill me. You won’t let this opportunity slip, so you will die here!"
Li Hao said this calmly.
Within the Buddhist Sect Holy Land, the Green Lamp Buddha’s power was at its peak, the only chance he had to defeat Li Hao.
If the other party intended to keep fleeing, he might not be able to find him, unless his strength continuously improved and he mastered more Power.
"I didn't want to kill you, but you forced me to. Otherwise, once you become a Supreme Sage and invite other Supreme Sages to join forces, I will have nowhere to run!"
A murderous intent flashed in Green Lamp Buddha's eyes. This was the reason he had been forced to come here. If Li Hao's status rose too quickly and he invited the help of Supreme Sages, and Green Lamp Buddha wasn't a Divine Race Ancestor, even a Dao Tribulation Imperial Weapon wouldn't be enough to protect him.
Li Hao raised an eyebrow, surprised that the other party had considered this.
Unfortunately, he didn't plan to invite anyone, not even Old Feng, who he didn't bring along on this trip. He intended to resolve this matter on his own.
But in others' eyes, his threat wasn't just his own combat strength; it also included the various forms of assistance his identity could bring. This threat was equally daunting.
"This grudge should come to an end."
Li Hao didn't hold back any longer. He directly revealed his Ultimate Realm, and the Eternal Dao Domain emerged, ready to envelop the entire Holy Peak.
Green Lamp Buddha didn't flee but instead suddenly chanted:
"Form the Myriad Buddhist Array, those who enter my Buddhist Sect, Incense returns to me!"
As he chanted, the array points throughout the Holy Land were activated, and beams of golden light shot up to the heavens. At the same time, Incense Power from various parts of the Buddhist Sect surged toward Green Lamp Buddha.
Behind him, a towering Heaven and Earth Dharma Body slowly materialized. The Dharma Image was over ten thousand feet tall, dwarfing even the mightiest peaks, with its upper body reaching into the clouds, dispersing the mist above. This majestic figure was visible to the dozen or so Divine Dynasties surrounding the Holy Land.
"What is that?"
"Such a large Buddha, it's the Sage Dharma Image of the Buddhist Sect!"
"Is it that big? How terrifying!"
"What's happening in the Buddhist Sect's Holy Land? Why would a Sage reveal such a massive Dharma Image?"
Many people in the Divine Dynasties were shocked and puzzled by this scene.
In the Celestial Observatory of the Divine Dynasties, the Divine Dynasty Emperors and other powerful beings stepped onto the Observation Platform, the best vantage point to observe the towering Buddha Dharma Image.
Their expressions were grave, and they immediately realized that the Buddhist Sect was facing a great calamity!
Inside the Buddhist Sect's Holy Land, Li Hao's eyes were serious. The power gathered from the Holy Land was indeed formidable, far exceeding the level of a Three Calamities Sage. It was at least three to five times stronger than an ordinary Three Calamities Sage!
"Die!"
Green Lamp Buddha's eyes were cold as he suddenly raised his hand, and a towering green light shone forth. A Buddhist Palm descended from the sky, as if intending to flatten the entire Holy Mountain of the Buddhist Sect!
This terrifying power of Heaven and Earth concentrated on the Buddhist Palm and, ultimately, on Li Hao himself.
Li Hao's long hair flew in the wind. Just as the palm was about to strike, he revealed a pitch-black Achievement in his palm.
Then, he focused all his Dao Domain power into the sword.
Raising his hand, he unleashed a single sword slash, the Unique Self Sword Technique, Immortal's Pointing Finger!
Boom!
The massive palm, blazing like a falling sun and enveloped in golden flames, was met by a striking silver light that illuminated an area of tens of thousands of miles.
Everyone within this range saw a flash of light, as if something had just passed by, leaving them in shock and confusion.
But this sword light cleanly sliced through the Buddhist Palm.
A terrifying explosion echoed through Heaven and Earth, causing ripples in the void. The shockwaves left the void trembling.
After the shockwave passed, Li Hao's silver hair was revealed. He looked up at the towering Buddha Statue and, without pausing, delivered a second slash.
This slash utilized the Transcend to Immortality Power, moving the heavens and earth, instantly unleashing boundless might. The Sword Qi slashed down with immense force.
Boom!
The Buddha Dharma Image raised its hand to block, and various Buddhist sect supernatural powers and golden light emerged, along with the shadows of demons, which formed part of the divine powers. However, they were all shattered and destroyed by the sword light.
Then, the Sword Qi directly struck the Buddha's body. The mighty figure seemed to be struck by a heavy blow, the golden flames dissipating, and a sharp crack appeared in the center of the Dharma Image's body.
(End of Chapter)
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