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Chapter 721: Today, I Shall Ferry the Divine Lord
Chapter 721: Today, I Shall Ferry the Divine Lord
"You have come."
The old monk slowly lifted his eyelids, his voice like the grinding of metal, making one instinctively frown.
"By the order of the World Purification Venerable, I have come to assist the True Deity."
The Eight Poles Valley was a special place, so Shen Yi had not brought Master Zhikong with him, nor did he recognize the person before him. To avoid mistakes, he simply stated his purpose briefly.
Hearing the words "to assist", the old monk curled the corners of his mouth slightly, then got straight to the point without much ado: "The three great demon clans led by the Southern Emperor suffered a heavy blow at the hands of the Pine Wind Manor. In a single battle, they lost eight Fourth Grade Demon Immortals. Are you aware of this?"
"I have heard of it."
Shen Yi remained calm.
When he heard those words, he had already guessed the intentions of the Bodhi Sect.
"Good to know."
The old monk smacked his lips and said calmly, "After that incident, the three demon clans severed ties with our sect, hiding in the shadows to reap benefits, unwilling to contribute."
"The Pure World Bodhisattva of Compassion is willing to give them another chance."
"Not only to make up for their losses, but to do even more... This is why we are here."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi still did not show any surprise: "How do you plan to make up for it?"
"In the Eight Poles Valley, there are two Third Grade Demon Lords. I have already made an agreement with one of them to ferry him away from this place of suffering. Now that you are here, perhaps we can ferry both of them."
The old monk spoke without any pretense.
Perhaps some disciples of the Bodhi Sect were still unaware and puzzled by the changing relationship with the Divine Dynasty, but this certainly did not include the Great King Subduing Dragons and Tigers, who had once wreaked havoc outside the Northern Flowing River, now known as the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva.
Indeed, Shen Yi's eyes showed no surprise, only a slight seriousness: "What about the True Deity?"
"Originally, the Pure World Bodhisattva bestowed me with a Buddhist treasure, intending to accomplish the task quietly."
The old monk unhurriedly spread his palm, revealing a doll in his left hand and a rusty needle between his fingers. The doll's back already bore half a face: "But now, with the assistance of the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva, it might not be so troublesome. We can act directly."
Even though he had anticipated it, Shen Yi still fell silent for a moment upon hearing those words.
He had thought that after the Three Teachings suffered consecutive setbacks, they would still take action against the Divine Dynasty, and their methods would be far more ruthless than before.
But he had not expected that these monks would dare to act against the True Deity sect!
The embodiment of the Heavenly Order, the true rulers of the Heavenly Court.
These True Deities had existed since the dawn of time, while the other two sects were merely their auxiliaries.
Now it seemed that the Bodhi Sect's ambitions were far beyond what anyone could imagine.
"Since you are the embodiment of the Heavenly Order and do not wish to meddle in trivial matters, then do not occupy that position. The Heavenly Law, when it comes down to it, is just an object. An object should be held in someone's hand."
The old monk noticed Shen Yi's surprise and smiled with a hint of arrogance: "No need to worry. The so-called rebirth through bloodshed also requires time. By the time they recover, the situation will be settled, and the tribulation will be over. When that time comes, the heavens will be high, but our sect will be even higher. What is there to fear?"
Auxiliaries?
When cultivators and ascetics were still exploring their paths, they naturally had to handle the mundane tasks for these True Deities.
But times have changed. Now, the three leaders of the Three Pure Ones have seen through the Heavenly Order, and the three Buddhas have transcended worldly concerns. Among the six, two have already taken a step beyond the limits.
In contrast, the True Deities remain the same as they were, showing no progress.
This position is due for a change.
"..."
Shen Yi silently watched the old monk grin, and after a long moment, he smiled lightly.
"The Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva is aware of the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva's situation."
The old monk finally descended from the tree, speaking each word deliberately: "Since the fall of that Bodhisattva, this great tribulation has taken a different turn. Perhaps we, who once thought we could remain spectators, will also lose our lives one day. If so, it might be better to be more carefree."
"The position of Celestial Emperor may come with some constraints, but it is still a First Rank, eternal and boundless."
In the past, the Third Grades were all calculating their gains and losses.
Due to the long duration of Shou Yuan, entering the tribulation was actually a very poor deal.
After all, regardless of who wins or loses, once the human emperor is replaced, the Divine Dynasty's accumulated resources would be distributed according to rank and merit.
They only needed to harness this abundant Imperial Qi to ascend to the Second Grade, thereby achieving immortality and transcending the Five Elements, allowing them to slowly explore the path to the First Grade.
Perhaps it was a bit slow, but it was safe and free.
However, the fall of the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva shattered everyone's plans.
Even as a Great Emptiness Immortal and a Bodhisattva, one could still die. As long as calamities persisted, there was no true safety. In situations where risks were inevitable, it was better to take the initiative and seize the advantage rather than be forced into a chaotic situation.
"The old monk's dharma name is Five Directions. I have arrived a bit early, so please follow me closely, Bodhisattva Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming, and don't wander off."
"Once we leave, the credit will be shared equally."
Five Directions Bodhisattva cast a deep glance, then led the way.
"……"
Shen Yi's gaze swept over the buddhist treasure in the other's hand. This seemingly ordinary object exuded a dangerous aura.
Clearly, the Bodhi Sect did not fully trust him.
In matters involving True Deities, a newly ascended Bodhisattva would hardly have the freedom to act independently.
With that thought, Shen Yi quietly followed.
……
Eight Poles Valley.
A golden statue over ten zhang tall hovered before the gods. As an Immortal General, Qinghua relied on her wit accumulated from her humble beginnings, successfully taking on the responsibility of investigating this demon-suppressing land.
She had also successfully discovered the hiding places of the two old demons.
Even the numerous arrays crafted by the old demons over many years were dismantled by Qinghua and the other True Deities.
This led to today's encirclement.
"There's no need to rush. Just lead the way."
General Qifeng saw through the young one's thoughts and couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. It was no wonder the heavenly soldiers and generals complained about her greed for credit; it was indeed true.
"Once we reach the place, you can focus on eliminating the demons. The entire Eight Poles Valley is surrounded by a Divine Array; they won't be able to escape."
It wasn't that General Qifeng deliberately left the credit for Qinghua. After years of cooperation among the True Deities, an Immortal General like her couldn't really participate. It was better to let her act freely and slay a few more minor demons.
"Thank you, Divine Lord."
Qinghua bowed earnestly, her heart growing increasingly warm.
Once the Eight Poles Valley was cleared, she would finally have an excuse to visit her master.
With this thought, she took a large step forward.
The increasingly dense, eerie white mist nearly obscured the vision of the True Deities, but the path was already etched in her mind. She could walk it with her eyes closed without going astray.
Dialing through the fog.
Once they passed through the mist, the vast open land before them made all the True Deities exhale in relief.
Finally, they could return!
Though the battle had not yet begun, their minds were already wandering back to the heavens.
No one thought the demons had any chance of resistance.
The Heavenly Court had only dispatched two Third Grade Divine Lords, partly due to a shortage of True Deities, but more importantly, Third Grade True Deities could overwhelm great demons.
Especially in one-on-one battles, there was no possibility of losing.
All beings emulated the Heavenly Order, but they were the embodiment of this order, marking a fundamental difference.
At this moment, only one person's expression was different.
Divine Lord Haichuan once again rubbed his forehead. The eyes that should have been filled with divine might were now strangely unfocused.
The strange feeling grew more intense.
It was a sensation he had never experienced before.
"Ha!"
General Qifeng rubbed his hands together, his growing excitement causing him to overlook his colleague's abnormal behavior.
The moment the True Deities appeared, countless figures began to scatter from the continuous demon dens, merging into the white mist like startled birds in the forest.
No one paid attention to these fleeing demons.
As previously mentioned, the Divine Array left no room for any living creature to escape the Eight Poles Valley.
They quietly focused on the two towering mountain caves in the center.
In the next moment, black, sharp legs burst through the stone walls, wrapping around the mountains like iron chains. Two such legs, one on each side, coiled around the mountains with incredible speed, tightly binding them.
The massive, centipede-like body was covered in fine scales and long, flowing hairs. When the two heads emerged from behind the mountains, they resembled those of dragons.
These were two Thousand-Legged Black Dragons!
The elder was named Uhuang, and the younger was named Uhui.
Before the True Deities descended to capture them, these two brothers, at their peak, were as renowned as the Southern Emperor.
After many years, trapped in the Eight Poles Valley, their cultivation was naturally not as strong as the great demons outside, but even so, they had truly crossed the Number of Three to become Demon Lords.
"Is it in line with the will of Heaven to exterminate us completely?"
Wuhuan let out a furious roar, but even the discerning could see that his confidence was flagging. He didn't even bother to stop his subordinates from fleeing.
In front of a True Deity, even with his power, he was still just a mere mortal demon.
"You talk to me about the will of Heaven?"
General Qifeng seemed to find this amusing, even pausing his hand-rubbing motion.
To put it bluntly, they themselves represented the will of Heaven.
Compared to Wuhuan, the other Thousand-Legged Black Dragon was much more reserved, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings as if waiting for something.
What seemed like a certain death might yet have a glimmer of hope.
While the Bodhi Sect wasn't exactly benevolent and likely harbored sinister intentions, at this level of cultivation, who would willingly throw away their life, even for an extra day of existence?
Unfortunately, the Venerable was only willing to save one of them.
Wuhui cast a furtive glance at his brother, a trace of guilt flickering in his eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared.
As long as there's life, there's hope.
Only by surviving could he have the chance to avenge his brother.
With this in mind, Wuhui didn't adopt the desperate stance his brother did. Instead, he remained extremely cautious, as if waiting for an opportunity.
Bang!
At that moment, a loud thud startled everyone.
Divine Lord Haichuan, who had just taken a step, suddenly seemed to lose his soul. His massive body swayed unsteadily and then fell to the ground.
Not only were the others taken aback, but even Wuhui, who had been prepared, was momentarily stunned.
This... This wasn't what the Venerable had agreed to.
His brother hadn't even engaged in battle with the Divine Lord, and now this move would expose them!
"Haichuan!"
General Qifeng suddenly turned around, his eyelids twitching. He fixed his gaze on the back of Divine Lord Haichuan, where a dense network of golden threads had formed into a bizarre, half-laughing, half-crying face.
"Is this the work of the Bodhi Sect?!"
He growled, his eyes flashing with fury.
What were the Three Teachings and the Bodhi Sect to the True Deities?
In the eyes of the True Deities, they were mere servants who had worked hard and diligently to earn their path to the Great Dao.
To put it bluntly, they were no different from household servants.
Now, these servants dared to turn on their masters!
The remaining True Deities were also shocked by this scene, momentarily falling into a state of confusion.
"..."
Qinghua clenched her fists, her eyes darting toward the direction where the most demons had escaped.
Clearly, something unexpected had happened in the Eight Poles Valley.
Today was likely to be a day of calamity.
If so, they needed more Beastly Lifespan to compensate for the loss of their master's Immortal Seal.
"Th-this..."
Wuhuan, who had been raging a moment ago, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Heaven is saving us."
With that, he began to wriggle, intending to take advantage of the situation to break through: "Brother, let's fight our way out together!"
What Wuhuan didn't expect was that Wuhui would use his tail to hold him back: "Brother, don't be hasty... It's not Heaven that's saving us."
Looking up at the sky, he respectfully said, "It is the Great Compassionate Bodhisattva."
"Please, Venerable, enlighten us on what we should do."
Under Wuhuan's stunned gaze, an elderly figure finally emerged from the empty sky.
The old monk clasped his hands together, and a radiant aura behind him coalesced into a towering Bodhisattva Dharma Image.
He cast a casual glance at Wuhui, clearly pleased with his performance.
Then he turned his gaze toward General Qifeng in the distance: "This humble monk greets the Divine Lord."
"..."
From the moment the Bodhisattva Dharma Image appeared, Qifeng's face had darkened to the extreme.
Compared to the covert attack on Haichuan, the monk's bold appearance was a direct challenge to the authority of the True Deities.
This indicated that the Bodhi Sect was unafraid of the True Deities discovering their true identities.
"If you don't give me an explanation today",
"Your Venerable Future Buddha will have to make a trip to the Heavenly Court."
Upon hearing this, the Five Directions Bodhisattva smiled calmly.
As a Xiushi, they were always a step below the True Deities. Even if they became True Buddhas and donned the Kasaya,
the Divine Buddha Immortals still placed the Buddha after the Deity.
Seeing the Divine Lord's darkened expression now brought an inexplicable pleasure.
"It is merely the Compassion of the Buddha, who cannot bear to see the creation of more karma. These two Demon Lords, having repented for many years in the Eight Poles Valley, have already laid down their weapons. Therefore, I wish to guide them."
"Such a small matter, why disturb the future World Honored One?"
With that, the Five Directions Bodhisattva slowly opened his palms. The shadow behind him leaned forward, enveloping all the True Deities: "This humble monk can give the Divine Lord an explanation now."
The old monk's gentle tone abruptly turned violent.
The aura of death hung in the air, leaving everyone present frozen in place.
(End of Chapter)
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