Chapter 423: Qin Zheng's Plan! The Innate Buddha Heart!

Chapter 423: Qin Zheng's Plan! The Innate Buddha Heart!

Rumble!

Above Stone Spirit City, a startling thunderclap suddenly reverberated, followed by a change in the weather, and blood-red rain fell from the sky, accompanied by mournful cries.

With the fall of Elder Baoguang, this strange phenomenon immediately plunged the countless beings within Stone Spirit City into panic.

At that moment, inside the grand hall...

Qin Zheng's eyes gradually returned to normal, and he turned his gaze to Wang Zhongshan, who stood by his side.

"General Wang, what did you call me here for?" Qin Zheng asked.

Wang Zhongshan's expression was somewhat complex, but after Qin Zheng spoke, he quickly composed himself.

"Celestial Immortal, Stone Spirit City has no means to repay your assistance. It's just a matter of whether you require the willpower of the Celestial Dynasty, and I, Wang, will certainly do my utmost to help!"

After his injuries had healed, the first thing Wang Zhongshan wanted to do was to ask Qin Zheng what he needed as a way of repayment.

Qin Zheng shook his head slightly and said, "I do not cultivate the path of incense votive power, and I do not require the willpower of sentient beings."

After a brief pause, Qin Zheng continued, "This time, ten Great Transcenders from the Demon Race have fallen."

"Will there be even more powerful demons attacking Stone Spirit City next?"

Having killed a disciple of the Holy Mountain Buddhism, even though he had quickly severed the cause and effect, they could still find him through other means.

Therefore, if he were to take action, he needed to quickly enhance his strength.

Qin Zheng planned to first accumulate enough merit and acquire the Great Dharmaraja Essence Pills to elevate himself to the Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers.

Then, he would collect the remaining pagoda fragments, ensuring his safety in this place where the Great Transcendent Realm seemed to be in turmoil.

All of this required an enormous amount of innate merit and a large number of Transcendent Demonic Pills!

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongshan was slightly taken aback, then felt a sense of gratitude.

He truly felt that when Qin Zheng spoke these words, his tone was filled with concern for the possibility of another demon invasion.

Wang Zhongshan's expression became resolute, and he shook his head, saying, "The Demon Race will continue their attacks, but not necessarily on Stone Spirit City."

He quickly explained, "The Water and Land Dharma Assembly is about to begin, and during this time, the Demon Race will launch a large-scale invasion of the Celestial Dynasty."

"They aim to weaken the Celestial Dynasty's strength so that even after the Water and Land Dharma Assembly, the dynasty's power won't be too overwhelming."

"The Holy Mountain Buddhism doesn't mind this approach."

"As long as the Demon Race doesn't go on a killing spree and doesn't affect the upcoming Water and Land Dharma Assembly or their own assembly, they won't be concerned."

Wang Zhongshan had originally wanted to mention the 'Celestial Immortals,' but seeing Qin Zheng before him, he only referred to the 'Holy Mountain Buddhism.'

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed in thought.

Wang Zhongshan continued, "This period is when the Celestial Dynasty is at its most vulnerable, and it's also the most dangerous time for us Great Transcenders."

"The Demon Race's primary objective is to harvest the Great Transcenders of the Celestial Dynasty."

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, then without hesitation, he directly asked, "Where are the demons attacking now?"

"If General Wang is available, why don't you take me there?"

Wang Zhongshan was startled and wondered if he had heard correctly.

He repeated, "Celestial Immortal, are you saying you want me to take you to the place where the demons are currently invading?"

Qin Zheng nodded and chuckled, "If you know where the demon lair is, you can take me there as well."

"However, there must be no demons above the Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers."

In order to accumulate enough merit in a short time, Qin Zheng was also willing to use any means necessary.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongshan's heart raced with excitement.

Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers!

The Jade Void Immortal before him was actually a Great Transcendent Mystic Number!

Each realm of the Great Transcendent Realm was like ascending another heaven, and even in the vast Celestial Dynasty, Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers were rare.

The reason Elder Baoguang could be so arrogant was that behind him, the Golden Light Temple had a Great Transcendent Mystic Number guarding it!

Wang Zhongshan suddenly realized that this Jade Void Immortal was not a Great Transcendent Mystic Number but a Great Transcendent Mystic Number!

He didn't have time to ponder why Qin Zheng wanted to kill the demons, even at the cost of entering their lair.

But he understood that this was an opportunity for the Celestial Dynasty and for them, the Great Transcenders guarding the borderlands.

A Great Transcendent Mystic Number from the heavens could do so much more than what the Celestial Dynasty's Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers could.

With this assistance, the Celestial Dynasty might lose fewer Great Transcenders.

Wang Zhongshan quickly nodded and replied, "Celestial Immortal, the Demon Court is located on the other side of the Vast Continent."

"In the vicinity of the Central Immortal Dynasty, there are countless large and small Demon Race encampments, with one located just outside the Spirit Rock City."

"However, the Demon Race experts there are numerous, and even the Great Dharmaraja experts of the Central Immortal Dynasty dare not approach lightly."

"Are we really going there?"

Qin Zheng did not respond but instead asked, "Is there an existence beyond the Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers in this Demon Race camp?"

Wang Zhongshan immediately waved his hand and said, "It's impossible. Beings beyond the Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers all reside in the Demonic Court and never show themselves."

"At that level, they can't easily take action, or it will trigger a true grand battle on the Vast Continent!"

At this point, he paused for a moment and then looked at Qin Zheng, continuing, "Moreover, there's the background of the Celestial Immortal and above."

"If the Demonic Court dares to bully the weak, the Jade Void Palace will likely unleash its thunderous fury on the spot, and the consequences will be severe."

Wang Zhongshan's tone carried a hint of envy, as a powerful background meant that even the Demon Race wouldn't dare to be too rampant.

Unlike the Central Immortal Dynasty or themselves, even if they cultivate to the Great Dharmaraja Realm, they still can't avoid becoming the hunting targets of the Demon Race.

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, seemingly responding to Wang Zhongshan, but his heart was slightly heavy. Indeed, there were Chaos Origin experts in this world!

Not only did the Demon Race have them, but the Jade Void Palace and perhaps even the Holy Mountain Buddhism!

Fortunately, judging by Wang Zhongshan's tone, these Chaos Origin beings seemed to restrain each other and wouldn't take action lightly.

This was good news for him.

Qin Zheng's thoughts surged in his mind, and in that instant, he calmly said, "Since it's like this, let's go."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongshan quickly gathered his thoughts, tore open a rift in space with his hand, and said, "Please, Celestial Immortal, let's go together."

After saying this, he took the lead and stepped into the spatial rift, disappearing from the hall.

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and the relic he had just obtained appeared in his hand. As he closed his palm, he silently recited, "Refine!"

Taking a step forward, he followed Wang Zhongshan into the spatial rift.

Whoosh!

The cold wind rose, howling across the land.

Flurries of snowflakes filled the sky, enveloping the world in a silver-white radiance.

Amidst this icy landscape stood a grand and majestic city.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a loud shout broke the silence on the city wall, scattering some of the falling snowflakes.

"What's going on?"

The old general, with his hair turning white, exuded a full and vibrant aura. His tall and straight stature resembled a long spear that could pierce through the heavens.

"Reporting to General Fan! The Demon Race army has not broken through Spirit Rock City!"

Fan Qingyun smiled upon hearing this and said, "I knew it. Wang Zhongshan, that young man, has a profound foundation that's not comparable to ordinary Demons!"

"He has held Spirit Rock City, and now it's our turn to defend Thousand Frost City."

As he spoke the last sentence, he appeared relaxed and casual, but his eyes revealed a hint of gravity.

With the Water and Land Dharma Assembly approaching, the Demon Race would spare no effort to weaken the Central Immortal Dynasty's strength.

Although he was a Great Dharmaraja Mystic Numbers expert, stronger than the young Wang Zhongshan, the Demon Race experts coming to face him would be even stronger!

Wang Zhongshan could defend Spirit Rock City, but he wasn't sure if he could defend Thousand Frost City.

Thinking of this, his heart grew slightly heavy, as if covered by dark clouds.

"Amitabha~"

Just as his thoughts were turning in his mind, a gentle chant of Buddhist sutras sounded, and a strand of Buddha light descended upon him.

Whoosh!

The dark clouds in Fan Qingyun's heart were swept away by this strand of Buddha light, and he instantly felt a sense of relief.

"Brother Qingyun, you're thinking too much. You're almost shouldering the burden of Thousand Frost City on your own shoulders."

"You should know that half of the responsibility for Thousand Frost City should fall on this poor monk's shoulders."

The person who arrived had a tall stature and a fierce appearance, initially resembling a butcher or bandit. However, he wore a monk's robe, and his entire demeanor was peaceful, making him look like an enlightened monk.

The strange fusion of these two qualities on one person didn't seem conflicting but instead gave him a unique charm.

"You shouldn't have come!"

Fan Qingyun sighed lightly.

He turned around, looked at the newcomer, and said, "You were born with a Buddha heart, reaching the Great Dharmaraja Mystic Numbers in just a thousand years. Your future is limitless!"

"This time, the Demon Race won't be like before, engaging in small-scale conflicts. It will be a true life-and-death battle!"

"If you fall here, even with reincarnation in the underworld, I won't have the face to see you again!"

The monk smiled slightly and said, "This poor monk doesn't understand what a Buddha heart is. I only understand that there are benefactors before me and countless sentient beings behind."

"If I leave this time, and my thoughts remain unfulfilled, I'll lose any chance of progress and may even suffer backlash, regressing in my cultivation!"

Fan Qingyun gently shook his head, then fell silent, gazing out at the snowy landscape beyond the city walls.

"If Wang Zhongshan manages to defend Stone Spirit City, perhaps this demon invasion won't be as severe as I imagined."

He spoke slowly.

A smile appeared on the fierce face of the monk, who said, "Brother Zhongshan, with your accumulated merits, you have saved a city and countless lives, establishing boundless merit!"

Fan Qingyun seemed to think of something and chuckled, "I never expected that the old thief, Elder Baoguang from Golden Light Temple, would actually take action this time."

The monk's expression was also one of surprise, but it quickly turned into a smile as he continued, "Excellent! Excellent!"

"Elder Baoguang has seen the error of his ways, and after this, he'll likely soon be able to perceive the Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers!"

His smile was filled with sincerity, as if he truly rejoiced for others.

Fan Qingyun's eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing more.

Although the Buddhism of Holy Mountain and the Central Immortal Dynasty used each other, it was undeniable that the Holy Mountain Buddhism had provided significant assistance to the Central Immortal Dynasty.

Moreover, the Holy Mountain Buddhism's inclusive teachings had also cultivated numerous Great Dharmaraja experts for the Central Immortal Dynasty.

For instance, the monk beside him was a native of Thousand Frost City. After receiving the true teachings of the Holy Mountain Buddhism, he quickly ascended to the Great Dharmaraja Realm upon enlightenment.

He then bid farewell to the Holy Mountain and returned to Thousand Frost City, where he joined Fan Qingyun in guarding this border city.

Fan Qingyun's mind was filled with thoughts.

Time passed slowly.

Rumble!

The cold wind outside Thousand Frost City grew more intense, resembling distant thunder.

Fan Qingyun's expression remained unchanged, like a statue, observing every detail outside the city walls.

"Amitabha..."

At that moment, the monk pressed his palms together and softly chanted a Buddhist mantra. His gentle demeanor gradually turned solemn, resembling a wrathful Vajra.

"The demons have arrived."

He spoke softly, uttering four words.

Fan Qingyun had no doubts. Although they both possessed the Great Transcendent Mystic Numbers, he hadn't sensed the demons' movements yet. However, he fully trusted the monk beside him.

"Activate the grand formation!"

Fan Qingyun shouted.

Rumble!

The massive city trembled instantly.

The accumulated snow that had covered the walls for thousands of years began to fall to the ground amidst the tremors.

And at that very moment—

Swish!

A sharp white light suddenly appeared in the void, swiftly materializing into a white dragon identical in color to the snow.

Boom!!

A massive explosion reverberated.

In the eyes of the crowd on the wall, a white dragon, indistinguishable from the snow, slowly regained its form from a transparent state.

It had hidden in the void, even evading Fan Qingyun's perception, intending to stealthily attack Thousand Frost City! After its initial strike failed, it coiled and soared back into the sky, its silver-blue dragon eyes coldly observing the two Great Dharmarajas on the wall.

"Mantra Heart, you didn't leave."

The white dragon spoke slowly. The monk revealed a wrathful Vajra appearance, and his originally peaceful aura became intensely turbulent.

"How dare I leave when you all are coming?"

He shouted, and his body began to glow with dazzling golden light.

The white dragon wasn't angered. Instead, it calmly spoke, "This time, a Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers demon has come to invade Thousand Frost City."

"If you leave now, I'll give Holy Mountain some face and let you go."

"But if you persist in your delusion and seek death, we can only bury you and the billions of lives in Thousand Frost City together!"

The white dragon's voice was calm.

But in Fan Qingyun's ears, it was like thunder exploding!

Without a second thought, he turned and placed his hand on the monk's shoulder, intending to use his strength to throw the monk out of the city.

However, the monk stood firm, and even with his strength from the second level of the Strength Divine Treasury, he couldn't move him an inch.

"Still not leaving?"

Fan Qingyun shouted anxiously.

The monk, unmoving, chanted another Buddhist mantra, then smiled calmly, "My Buddha Heart, how can it be shaken by a mere Great Dharmaraja Golden Numbers?"

(End of Chapter)

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