https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-387-No-Room-for-Flags-The-Eleven-Holy-Lands-Besiege-the-City-Part-1-/12965463/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-388-Killing-to-Shock-the-World-Moral-Coercion-Get-Lost-Part-1-/12965465/
Chapter 387: No Room for Flags! The Eleven Holy Lands Besiege the City (Part 2)
Chapter 387: No Room for Flags! The Eleven Holy Lands Besiege the City (Part 2)
Gradually, someone discovered the truth.
"No, this isn't a natural disaster, nor is it the wrath of the gods or the end of the world. This... this is the terrifying phenomenon caused by the auras of the cultivators from the eleven sacred lands!"
"What? The eleven sacred lands?!"
"There's no mistake, it's the Wuyi Palace, the Heaven-Patching Pavilion, the Heaven-Splitting Sect, the Forgetzen Path, the Celestial Demon Palace, the Nine Dragons Sacred Land, the Taiyi Sacred Land, the Myriad Flowers Sacred Land, the Cloud Peak Palace, the Black White Academy, the Great Wilderness Sword Palace..."
"Aside from the Great Vehicle Buddhism, not a single one of the eleven sacred lands is missing, and they are all led by their respective sovereigns and holy mothers, all of whom are Ninth Stage cultivators, with over a thousand of them creating this terrifying scene!"
"They haven't restrained their auras, and this heaven-shattering phenomenon is caused by them!"
"How... how is this possible?!"
"It can't be a coincidence that they are in the Western Domain!"
"Why specifically the Western Domain?!"
"It's not a coincidence that it's the eleven sacred lands and not the twelve."
"The Great Vehicle Buddhism has clearly been 'excluded'! And after racking my brains, I still can't think of a second reason for the eleven sacred lands to be so aggressive. The only one... is that the target of the eleven sacred lands is the Great Vehicle Buddhism!"
"Oh my god!!!"
"The sacred lands are going to war?!"
"So, this is the reason they entered the wartime state?"
"Yes, when they first announced their entry into the wartime state, it was the eleven sacred lands, and the Great Vehicle Buddhism followed suit. At the time, everyone thought it was the twelve sacred lands announcing their entry into the wartime state, but now it seems that the eleven sacred lands are targeting the Great Vehicle Buddhism, hence the announcement of the wartime state."
"And after the Great Vehicle Buddhism received the news, they realized the severity of the situation and were forced to enter the wartime state?"
"If so, everything makes sense!"
"!!!"
The numerous cultivators in the Western Domain were terrified, each of them trembling with fear, some with crooked mouths and eyes, while also communicating as quickly as possible to understand what was happening.
Ask?
The eleven sacred lands displayed such a terrifying aura, who would dare to ask? That's like asking for death!
"But why? Weren't the twelve sacred lands always united? Why are they suddenly targeting the Great Vehicle Buddhism?"
"Could it be related to the recent series of clan annihilations?"
"The clan annihilations seemed to have occurred after the eleven sacred lands announced their entry into the wartime state, right?"
"Then what do you think is the reason?"
"I don't know the reason, but I know that I'm shaking with fear right now!"
"I don't ask for anything else, I just hope that after the eleven sacred lands finish dealing with the Great Vehicle Buddhism, they'll leave immediately. Please don't cause trouble for small cultivators like me."
"You're overestimating yourself. With our small bodies, we'd be crushed by the aftermath of their battle a thousand times, ten thousand times. I must escape quickly!"
"Escape the Western Domain!"
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Are you starting to escape?"
As the eleven sovereigns marched forward, they all kept an eye on the Heaven-Watching Mirror.
When they saw countless cultivators from the Western Domain begin to flee in panic, they weren't surprised.
"Let them escape."
The Heaven-Patching Pavilion's sovereign sighed, "The heavens have great benevolence. They aren't Buddhist disciples, and this matter likely has nothing to do with them. Moreover, the reason we're so high-profile is precisely to serve this purpose."
"Let them escape."
However, the Heaven-Splitting Sect's sovereign coldly smiled, "They can escape, but not a single bald monk will be spared."
"Make sure your relevant personnel are all arranged!"
"Otherwise, don't blame me for changing my mind later."
"Rest assured, this concerns the entire Immortal Martial Continent..." The Celestial Demon Palace's sovereign laughed, "How could there be any fish that slips through the net?"
The Heaven-Patching Pavilion's sovereign frowned, "There's no need to be so extreme."
"I think that not everyone in the Buddhist Sect is involved. We can..."
As they communicated, they marched towards the Great Vehicle Buddhism with overwhelming might.
Along the way, they passed by many Buddhist temples and monasteries.
But they didn't take action.
Capture the king first! Moreover, their actions are justified!
Without evidence, if they randomly suppress and slaughter, it will inevitably make the multitude of lives uneasy and give them a bad reputation.
The various Holy Lands, though fearless, were reluctant to engage in such a troublesome affair.
Moreover, they weren't foolish.
Why has the Great Vehicle Buddhism been going on a rampage of clan annihilation recently?
Most likely, they intend to deliberately slaughter.
If they were to take action now, wouldn't it play right into their hands?
So...
First, target the Great Vehicle Buddhism. Invade, find evidence! Then, sweep across the Western Region, launching a grand 'Buddha Extermination' campaign, and finally...
That's when the 'interest distribution' happens.
This is the complete process they must follow on this journey.
Therefore...
Even if countless temples and monks within the Buddhist Sect are terrified, trembling, and some even scared to the point of vomiting, but...
The powerful warriors from the Eleven Holy Lands passing by their gates didn't even spare them a glance.
Meanwhile, as the Western Region cultivators fled in panic, the news spread throughout the Immortal Martial Continent.
The countless large and small forces and numerous solitary cultivators, who were originally in a state of panic, were all stunned.
"What?!
"The Eleven Holy Lands are joining forces to attack the Great Vehicle Buddhism?"
"This... is this the reason they entered a battle-ready state?"
"Holy Lands fighting each other, and it's eleven against one?!
"What on earth did the Great Vehicle Buddhism do to provoke the Eleven Holy Lands to join forces?"
"Unknown, but it must be something that incited the wrath of both heaven and humanity!"
"It must be. If it weren't something that angered both heaven and humanity, why would the Eleven Holy Lands act like this?"
"Heavens, the Great Vehicle Buddhism is likely to be annihilated today!"
"The latest news claims that the elite forces of the Eleven Holy Lands have all been deployed, totaling over one hundred and ten people, all of them Ninth Realm and above elites. Moreover, the Supreme Sovereigns and Holy Mothers are personally leading the charge, and the Sacred Sons and Daughters are accompanying them. What does this represent? It means they are determined to annihilate the Great Vehicle Buddhism!"
"Indeed, they are set on annihilation, and they want their Sacred Sons and Daughters to witness it!"
"Hiss!!!"
"It's truly... astonishing."
Almost all cultivators were shocked, even those in seclusion preparing for a breakthrough were shaken to their core, their Dao hearts pounding, and they dared not attempt a breakthrough for fear of Fire Transformation.
Subsequently, they had no choice but to exit seclusion and communicate with others to understand the latest situation.
Compared to ordinary cultivators and solitary cultivators, the more powerful forces were even more anxious, wanting to closely monitor the situation.
"Twelve Holy Lands are about to engage in battle, and it's eleven against one? This is an unprecedented change!"
"What on earth did the Great Vehicle Buddhism do? It's truly... unimaginable."
"The Eleven Holy Lands might know, but they don't disclose it publicly, so we're all in the dark."
"..."
These powerful forces, though not on par with the Holy Lands, were also developing and had their ambitions. Upon receiving this news, their first reaction was shock.
The second reaction...
was calculating how to benefit from this great war.
A whale falls, and all creatures thrive!
The Great Vehicle Buddhism is an incredibly powerful existence, far larger and mightier than a whale.
If the Great Vehicle Buddhism is annihilated, the benefits, both known and unknown, are countless.
These benefits, even if not monopolized, and even if not directly reaped, are still substantial. Even drinking a sip of the diluted soup at the end...
That's still a tremendous opportunity! How could they not seize it?!
These powerful forces, especially those already in the super-first-rank tier, after a brief hesitation, almost instantly made the same decision—summon all their elites, spare no cost, and rush to the vicinity of the Great Vehicle Buddhism in the Western Region, then watch from a distance, waiting for the right moment!"
To pluck a tooth from a tiger's mouth"? No one dares to have such audacious thoughts.
But...
Holy Lands are high above, surely they wouldn't care about everything?
There's always a chance to drink that soup!
As for whether the Eleven Holy Lands will be defeated...
Almost no one has such thoughts.
Even if there are, they'd immediately slap themselves, thinking their brains are faulty for having such a defiant idea.
Eleven against one!
They are both Holy Lands, and there are four Zhongzhou Holy Lands among them. How can the Great Vehicle Buddhism win?
Unless you recall all the old bald monks who ascended over the years, there's basically no chance of victory, right? So...
Hurry over there, closely watch the battle, and try to find an opportunity to drink that soup.
As for rescuing or assisting the Great Vehicle Buddhism...
They dare not even think about it.
Not to mention ordinary first-rank or super-first-rank forces.
Even those with good relations or owing a favor to the Great Vehicle Buddhism dare not have such defiant thoughts.
All they can do is... pay their respects.
Repaying kindness and settling karma is indeed important.
But... their own lives are equally important.
Those willing to risk their lives for repayment...
are as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns, few and far between.
In the hearts of the vast majority, compared to repaying kindness, their own lives are still more important.
Therefore...
The powerful warriors from the Eleven Holy Lands descended in a grand manner, crossing half the Western Region, and surprisingly encountered no resistance.
Long Drive In, straight to the heart!
Facing the tightly shut mountain gate and the fully activated Guardian Array of the Great Vehicle Buddhism, the Supreme Sovereigns of the Holy Lands also frowned slightly.
"It seems the Great Vehicle Buddhism is determined to resist to the bitter end."
"If you ask me, we don't need any evidence, just kill our way through!" The Celestial Demon Palace Lord coldly smiled, ready to start the slaughter.
"It's necessary."
The Cloud Peak Palace Lord, however, frowned and said, "Perhaps the Great Vehicle Buddhism wants us to act like this, and then incite everyone in the world?"
"Is it useful?" The Celestial Demon Palace Lord retorted, "What can everyone in the world do to us?"
"What about reputation?"
"Reputation? What does the Demon Dao need with reputation?"
The Celestial Demon Palace Master scoffed.
"Then... why don't you ask the others?" The Cloud Peak Palace Lord directly executed the kill.
The Celestial Demon Palace Master fell silent.
"So, what do you suggest?"
The Wuyi Palace Master, Duanmu, smiled and said, "Both of you, don't be hasty. Following the usual custom, we should still issue a challenge first."
"Let's see how these bald monks respond."
"Anyway, we're already at their doorstep, no need to rush at this moment."
"Then let's issue a challenge." The Celestial Demon Palace Master coldly hummed, "Who will come forward?"
"I will."
The Heaven-Splitting Sect Lord stepped forward and said, "I'm quite curious about what the Great Vehicle Buddhism is up to."
Dong!
During the conversation, he took three consecutive steps.
With each step, the heavens and earth seemed to shatter.
The already 'torn' heavenly canopy instantly became even more distorted, almost completely 'shattered'!
The Great Vehicle Buddhism's Guardian Array seemed to be rustling, constantly trembling.
But...
That was all.
The formation didn't collapse, and not even a single figure emerged!
Not even a single 'boiled egg' could be seen, as if the entire Great Vehicle Buddhism was devoid of life, leaving only empty buildings.
Upon seeing this, the Heaven-Splitting Sect Lord's eyebrows furrowed, "Kong Wen, Kong Wu, Kong Jian, Kong Zhi!"
"Are you old bald monks all pretending to be deaf and dumb?"
"Show yourselves!"
He scolded without holding back, and this was no longer a simple challenge, but a direct verbal attack! Yet, there was still no response.
Inside the Great Vehicle Buddhism, there was only silence.
Only the voice of the Heaven-Splitting Sect Lord reverberated through the surroundings, causing the surrounding mountains to tremble.
"..."
"Interesting."
"Indeed, it's quite interesting."
"Do you really think that by hiding like a coward, I won't be able to deal with you?"
"If you don't show yourselves, we will immediately send our subordinates to pursue and intercept those who have caused so many tragic sect exterminations in the Buddhist Sect, and we will forcibly break into your Great Vehicle Buddhism to demand an explanation!"
"..."
The Heaven-Splitting Sect Lord's face immediately darkened.
Fine, fine, fine.
So they were going to ignore him?
"Holy Mother Gu!"
"Take a look, is there any living bald monk left in the Great Vehicle Buddhism?!"
"..."
"I can't see anymore." But Gu Xinglian frowned.
"What do you mean you can't see?"
Gu Xinglian's frown deepened, "Just now, the invisible area at the core of the Shakyamuni Bodhi Tree suddenly expanded, covering the entire Great Vehicle Buddhism."
"Now, I can't see the Great Vehicle Buddhism either."
"Hmm?"
"Then... where's the black substance?"
The Celestial Demon Palace Master, Li Canghai, frowned, "Tang Wujiang mentioned that a black substance was blocking the line of sight and divine sense..."
"Since even the Heaven-Watching Mirror is blocked, the black substance should have already covered the entire Great Vehicle Buddhism. Why can't we see it?"
"There are many possibilities, the most common being... formations."
"What formation can disguise itself to block the Heaven-Watching Mirror?"
"But don't forget, the Heaven-Watching Mirror can't see it now, so these formations don't need to hide from the Heaven-Watching Mirror, they just need to deceive our eyes and ears."
"So... it's non-negotiable?"
Li Canghai's face turned colder, "Let's take action!"
"Um..."
Just as they were about to take direct action, an unexpected guest coincidentally appeared, "May I ask why such a large group has come to the Great Vehicle Buddhism to issue a challenge?"
"Forgive my frankness, but I can't blame the monks of the Great Vehicle Buddhism for not showing themselves. With your fierce and intimidating appearances and current state, anyone would be afraid to show themselves."
"Moreover, the whole world is watching."
"I believe the Eleven Holy Lands wouldn't want to bear the blame for no reason, right?"
"If there's something to discuss, it's better to be open and honest, and let the people of the world judge for you, how about that?"
"..."
"I know who you are."
Li Canghai smiled.
With disdain, he sneered, "So it's you, the so-called 'goody-goody' Dongchen Jun."
"What, are you the Great Vehicle Buddhism's stalling tactic?"
But Dongchen Jun smiled slightly, "Li Palace Master, there's no need to be so enigmatic and aggressive."
"I'm not a goody-goody, but compared to most people, I'm more upright and can't bear to see injustice. Fortunately, Heaven has blessed me with this strength."
"But I've always wondered what Heaven wants me to do."
"However, now I know, and that is... to maintain world peace!"
"If your Holy Lands go to war, countless lives will suffer, how can I turn a blind eye to it?"
"So... please inform us of the reason."
Dongchen Jun's face was filled with righteousness and fearlessness, "This action is not for my personal gain."
"Nor is it in my personal name that I ask this of the Eleven Holy Lands."
"It's to demand an explanation on behalf of the people of the world."
Upon hearing this,
In the distance, countless divine sense fluctuations emanated from a large number of people.
"Oh..."
"You really are a good person."
Li Canghai sighed, "Worrying before the world's worries and rejoicing after the world's joy."
"Then I will..."
"Fulfill your wish!"
Dong!
She suddenly erupted, causing the heavens and earth to change color, ghosts to cry and gods to howl, and countless celestial demons to appear out of thin air!
A terrifying palace descended, trapping Dongchen Jun in place along with the countless celestial demons.
At the same time, Li Canghai took action, her devilishly curvy body flashed into view, and she unleashed a powerful punch.
Boom!!!
Dongchen Jun's physical body and divine soul were instantly destroyed by Li Canghai's attack!
A Ninth Stage 'Apex' level figure was instantly killed by Li Canghai!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
