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Chapter 730: Venerable One, I Come at Your Command
Chapter 730: Venerable One, I Come at Your Command
"Report to my lord! The evil has been slain!"
"Report to my lord! Xishan City has been thoroughly cleansed!"
Shen Yi's mind was filled with the voices of numerous Zhen Stones. The Third-Rank was the key to victory, but beyond that, the demon generals who had returned with the Southern Emperor also possessed immense power to wreak havoc in the world.
Unfortunately, these formidable demon generals were intercepted by the defenses formed by countless Zhen Stones the moment they stepped into the Divine Dynasty's territory.
Until their last breath, they remained bewildered.
How could the illustrious Divine Dynasty secretly muster a force of demons even more numerous than their own!
As one notification after another appeared, the Beastly Lifespan on the panel began to soar.
The groundwork laid back then had finally reaped its greatest rewards tonight.
[Remaining Demon Shou Yuan: 5,400 calamities]
Although thousands of calamities in Beastly Lifespan were not as much as slaying a Third-Rank Celestial Fire Phoenix, they were nonetheless a mountain of corpses piled high.
Venerable Zhi Kong stood by the half-open door, trying to calm his mind but still couldn't help swallowing repeatedly, his throat dry.
Today was the day Lord Shen had mentioned.
Yet, the other party was quietly sitting inside, eyes half-closed, as if in a light slumber.
The night grew deeper, and the surroundings became increasingly quiet. Venerable Zhi Kong could only hear his own breathing, like waves crashing over him, engulfing his entire body. The intense sense of suffocation made him gasp for air.
"Huff! Huff!"
Nothing out of the ordinary had happened, and Jianyang City remained as peaceful and tranquil as ever.
But Venerable Zhi Kong was certain that Lord Shen was not the type to shift the burden onto others while remaining carefree. Since he stayed in Jianyang, it meant something significant would happen tonight!
Midnight had passed.
Finally, a notification echoed in Shen Yi's mind.
[Slain Third-Rank Celestial Fire Phoenix, total lifespan: 10,000 calamities. Remaining Shou Yuan: 8,900 calamities. Absorption complete]
[Remaining Demon Shou Yuan: 14,300 calamities]
He let out a light breath, his suspicions confirmed.
Despite the Southern Emperor's cautious arrangements, even with the Zhen Stones acting as spies, Shen Yi could only rely on a gamble to understand the true situation.
Now it seemed he had guessed correctly, at least in part.
After the incident in Songfeng City, the Southern Emperor most likely wouldn't concentrate all his forces in one place again.
The next part of the gamble would determine the outcome.
In Songfeng City, only three demon lords had gone, and they were all at the most ordinary level of the Three-Three Transformation.
The true powerhouses, such as the three who had returned from the wilderness, had not shown up.
Shen Yi put himself in the Southern Emperor's shoes and considered where he would place his main forces.
When they had just returned, they had dispatched a large number of demons to investigate the Divine Dynasty. Among the nine cities in the west, the one that must have seemed the most bizarre to the demon race was the one where not a single living soul had escaped.
That was why Shen Yi had chosen to stay in Jianyang City.
Without opening his eyes, he poured the Beastly Lifespan into the Shenwei Guardian Path Sutra, beginning to extract the golden threads and weave the incomplete transformations.
The Bodhisattva Rank, which had already reached the level of five-seven, now glowed with a golden radiance.
After so many days of visualization, Shen Yi's movements had become increasingly proficient. He completed the half-finished Blackbird and then turned his attention to the Vermilion Bird in the last hand of the Bodhisattva's manifestation, which suddenly spread its wings.
He was now very close to the threshold of the Six-Six Transformation.
Shen Yi's mind became inexplicably calm. This was the path he had deduced himself, and if he didn't believe in it, how could he complete the transformation?
As the ninth golden thread merged into the manifestation, the Six-Six Number was complete!
The Bodhisattva Rank, seated in a lotus position, suddenly clenched the four hands behind it, and under the thick, syrup-like golden radiance, the two fierce beasts underwent changes.
The Blackbird transformed into a heavy, ornate bell, and the Vermilion Bird became a long sword forged in fire.
In an instant, the earth, water, wind, and fire converged, and the four sacred objects were clasped in the manifestation's hands, their auras intertwining and becoming increasingly harmonious. Finally, they merged into a tangible ring of light, nearly enveloping half of the manifestation's body, radiating brightly behind it.
Heaven is round, and Earth is square.
The light wheel forms the sky, while the Earth is the pair of hands clasped in meditation on the knees.
Thus, the world is complete.
Having perfectly crossed the threshold of the Six-Six Transformations, Shen Yi exhausted his 14,000 beastly lifespans, with the remaining golden threads quickly pushing his cultivation to the 71st strand of the Dao Order.
...
In the dark of night.
Six full moons suddenly appeared in the sky, like bright lanterns hanging high on the celestial canvas.
Their vague outlines undulated, as if dragons were traversing mountains, the ridges rising and falling in an orderly manner.
As they drew closer to the city.
The six moons suddenly turned to look at each other. "Lord You, why are there only the three of us? Where is the Southern Emperor?"
As streams of white light emerged from the horizon, three massive figures finally revealed themselves.
Two of them were the demon lords that the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva and the Formless Bodhisattva had rescued from the Celestial Deities, now showing their true forms. One was a grayish-white bull with a lion's mane around its neck, its two curved horns resembling towering cliffs, holding a halberd.
The other had no human-like form, but was a massive green python, standing upright with half its body, towering even higher than the other two.
At this moment, these two formidable demon lords were looking toward the center.
For demons and monsters, once they reached a certain level of cultivation, their fates could be one of a few:
Either they would join a great sect or celestial court, gaining a respected name and a place in the world, shedding their evil reputation.
Or, if they were naturally violent and disobedient, they would eventually break the celestial laws, be suppressed by the Celestial Deities, and ultimately meet their end.
But there was another path: those who, despite breaking the celestial laws, could still find a place to hide in the world, were naturally much stronger than those who were suppressed.
For example, these three who had returned from the wilderness.
The Southern Emperor, having achieved the Nine-Nine Transformations, was beyond question. The other two great demons, though not yet at that level, had long ago surpassed the Six-Six Transformations.
The Abyssal Ape King, known as Lord You, was one of them.
"Since the Southern Emperor has arranged it this way, asking more questions only makes me suspicious."
The black ape, shorter than the other two, hunched over, leaning on a long, winding staff, like an old man with a cane.
It glanced back at the two demon lords with a cold, indifferent look, making them instinctively fall silent.
The old ape retracted its gaze, and in a moment of unperceived anger, a glint of resentment flashed in its eyes.
Where was the Southern Emperor? The Southern Emperor was likely still enjoying a leisurely rest in the Seven Sacred Lakes.
Unlike these others, who had been suppressed by the Celestial Deities and were lucky to have survived, the Abyssal Ape King could have lived freely in the vast ocean. It returned to take advantage of the tribulation, seeking a path to the Great Dao.
Any intelligent being would know:
The Three Teachings would never stand idly by and watch the Central Continent fall; they would have to step in and play the role of saviors.
When that time came, the scapegoats would be inevitable.
As the vanguard of the attack on the Southern Continent, they would be eternally hated and cursed, with the people wishing to tear their flesh and drink their blood!
The Southern Emperor, who aspired to sit on the Lotus Throne or become a regional emperor, would never allow such a stain to remain.
Being the weakest among the three, the old ape was forcibly pushed forward.
The old ape was naturally resentful, but every time it thought of that indigo mountain of flesh, it lost the courage to resist.
"The Bodhisattvas are wise and perceptive; they can see through your petty schemes... Just wait, justice will prevail eventually."
By willingly serving as the vanguard of this broken continent, it would surely earn the favor of the Bodhi Sect. As for those hypocritical cowards, they would only reap what they sowed.
With this thought, the old ape turned its gaze to the distant outline of the city.
A grim smile appeared on its ugly face.
In an instant, it raised its winding staff high and brought it down with a thunderous crash, shattering the earth in front of it.
A powerful rumbling echoed, and a deep, bottomless chasm rapidly extended forward, destroying everything in its path.
The Imperial Qi, which had not yet gathered, was scattered by the blow.
The ancient, weathered city walls, standing for countless years, began to shake violently, about to be swallowed by the chasm. But at that moment, the abyss suddenly stopped just before the city walls.
"Indeed, something is amiss."
In the blink of an eye, the three demon lords had arrived at the city's outskirts.
The old ape slung its staff over its shoulder and looked down into the city.
The terrifying transformation had stunned the city's inhabitants, both the ordinary people and the cultivators, who were now staring up in shock.
Outside the towering city walls, three massive figures stood side by side. The expansive walls, which normally seemed formidable, now appeared as nothing more than a small hillock they could easily step over.
Due to their immense size and the dim light, it was impossible for the human eye to grasp their full form.
Only the thunderous sound of their breathing made it clear that something monumental was about to happen, as if one's heart might explode at any moment.
"Hehe."
The old ape's lips curled into a smile, momentarily forgetting its anger. Its eyes were fixed on the Imperial Qi that filled the city, ready to be devoured.
It had been too long since it last set foot in the Divine Continent, and now it finally tasted the flavor it had longed for.
It licked its fangs and swung its long arm, the massive log on its shoulder rising and then crashing down once more.
"..."
Inside a quiet residence in the city.
Zhi Kong Monk stood rigid, staring at the sky, watching the three towering figures and the log that seemed to span the heavens, like a calamity that could end the world.
He was never one to lack courage, but at this moment, even the slightest movement seemed impossible.
The aura emanating from the old ape was so overwhelming that it even surpassed the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva he had once followed.
Such a fierce and powerful demon had not been seen in the Southern Continent for many years.
Just then, he suddenly felt the bindings around him loosen, and he broke free from the demon's aura. Instinctively, he turned his head.
A long boot stepped out from the half-open door.
The figure that had been sitting quietly for so long finally came into view again.
The young man lifted his gaze slightly. His fair and handsome face, compared to before, had lost some of its youthful innocence.
His deep, dark eyes seemed to shimmer with a golden light.
As the boot touched the ground, Shen Yi vanished from his spot.
...
The massive log crashed down, carrying an unstoppable force.
A single strike could tear apart a vast territory, and it could certainly destroy this small city.
But it never truly landed.
A black-robed figure appeared beneath the log. With a casual kick, Shen Yi hit the log, and the surface, which seemed to be soaked in old oil, suddenly emitted a sharp, screeching sound.
The entire log exploded and flew backward.
On the other side, the old ape, caught off guard, stumbled back several steps. The White Bull, noticing the situation, quickly supported it.
"Chit!"
The old ape planted its foot on the edge of a crevice, forcing itself to stabilize.
It shook off the White Bull's hand and glared at the city, saying, "I wondered why we couldn't get any information from the nine western prefectures. It turns out someone was watching over them."
"Finally, we meet face to face."
The old ape licked its fangs and stared at the insignificant figure, sneering, "Just a nobody."
Feeling the sting of defeat, it sought to reclaim some dignity through words.
The White Bull and the Green Python stared at the black-robed figure, and for some reason, it felt familiar.
At that moment, the young man finally turned his gaze slightly.
The same cold expression, the same movement, and the indifferent side profile instantly made the two demon lords' pupils constrict, as if struck by lightning.
"This one is mine. I haven't returned in years, and it's time to stretch my muscles."
The Abyssal Ape King gripped the broken log and took a step forward, only to notice the strange reactions of the other two demons.
It frowned slightly, wondering if its prolonged stay in the ocean had dulled its senses, to the point of not recognizing a great figure: "What are you hesitating for!"
"The Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming...Bodhisattva..."
The two demon lords trembled as they spoke, and the old ape's expression changed instantly.
It turned back to look at the young man, trying to seriously assess him, but was suddenly blinded by the blinding golden light.
The dense golden radiance and light spread at a speed that was hard to see with the naked eye.
It broke through the last remnants of the night.
Above the dark city, a massive Buddhist image stretched its body, standing between heaven and earth, its perfectly proportioned form radiating an overwhelming presence. The Golden River flowed freely through its body.
Its two arms hung naturally, while the four arms behind it were raised, holding the Coiling Dragon Flail, the White Tiger Mace, the Blackbird Bell, and the Vermilion Bird Sword.
As the blinding light wheel rose, it illuminated the world like a blazing sun.
Shen Yi slowly faced the three demons, and the majestic image also looked down at them.
Under the gaze of those golden eyes.
The old ape instinctively gripped the broken log, holding it in front of itself, its breathing becoming erratic.
Bodhis...Bodhisattva.
After a long silence, it finally spoke in confusion, "Venerable, what does this mean?"
It had considered countless possibilities, but it never expected that when it was ordered to break through the continent, the one standing on the city walls would be the renowned Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva!
(End of Chapter)
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