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Chapter 741: Annihilating the Bodhisattvas, the Immortal Venerables Flee
Chapter 741: Annihilating the Bodhisattvas, the Immortal Venerables Flee
To be honest, the shock that Yu Chi Patriarch experienced today was already overwhelming.
First, while hidden in the sky, she overheard Jin Chan’s plans.
At that moment, she couldn’t help but frown, her heart turmoil revealing her unease, which was then noticed by the other party.
Although she had long known that the Bodhi Sect was in league with demons, it wasn’t something that the Three Immortal Sect needed to involve themselves in. Plus, there was the so-called Great Calamity as an excuse...
The Great Calamity could not be defied.
Everyone simply turned a blind eye, convincing themselves of the situation, and moved on.
But now, the Bodhi Sect had torn away the last veil, intending to personally intervene in the affairs of the mortal world.
Yu Chi Patriarch, having cultivated for many years and reached this level, could no longer deceive her own heart. There was no longer any way to justify her actions as a response to the calamity, and she found it hard to bear.
Then, she heard about the monks’ plans to attack the True Deity and even their intention to kill their fellow Three Teachings disciples.
Perhaps being in the Southern Continent, far from the sect’s leader, had made them fail to truly grasp the evolution of the calamity, still treating it like a mere performance?
Now, Yu Chi Patriarch was filled with astonishment.
Not only was there internal strife within the Three Teachings, but even disciples from the same lineage were willing to slaughter each other for the auspicious aura of the Great Calamity!
Even more outrageous was the fact that the newly appeared Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva spoke as if he didn’t consider the Immortal Venerables and Bodhisattvas as human beings at all.
"Outrageous!"
Jin Chan Bodhisattva’s face twitched. Ever since this young man, introduced by the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva, took over the task of protecting the scriptures that should have been his, and gained fame after the battle outside the North Flowing River, rumors within the sect had been rampant, mostly comparing the two and speculating on who was superior.
While he knew he shouldn’t be swayed by others, he also couldn’t tolerate anyone challenging his position within Mount Sumeru.
Everyone knew that Jin Chan was the disciple of the Future World Honored One.
But only a select few knew that the Future Buddha held two lines of inheritance, with the higher-grade one being the Golden Cicada and the lower-grade one being the Golden Toad.
Like in the mortal world, where the position of the crown prince was still vacant, how could it not stir up speculation?
At this moment, Shen Yi’s words had deeply touched his heart.
It wasn’t that he was overly jealous.
This upstart cultivator was truly bold enough to challenge his position!
"Arrogant and overbearing! How dare you ruin Mount Sumeru’s plans? Seize him and deliver him to the World Purifying Bodhisattva for punishment!"
"This time, I will strip you of your position!"
In just a few words, Jin Chan framed Shen Yi as the one at fault.
The other Bodhisattvas, though aware that this was a dispute within the sect, hesitated for a moment. Even the most powerful Seven Treasures Bodhisattva chose to side with Jin Chan.
In terms of background within the sect, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva’s roots were too shallow. In terms of conduct, he was no better than Jin Chan and, if anything, worse.
Moreover, with the Three Immortal Sect already knowing so much, they couldn’t let those two escape. In such a situation, how could they allow the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva to cause trouble?
"Please surrender and let the World Purifying Bodhisattva decide your fate."
The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva slightly bowed, paying respects to the young man in the distance, and then the seven wheels of treasure light that had trapped the two old ancestors enveloped him as well.
At the same time, the other Bodhisattvas manifested their divine forms, their majestic and solemn golden bodies towering above the heavens, their feet treading on mountains and rivers, one hand in a gesture of respect, slowly looking down. Their golden eyes were devoid of any emotion, only filled with a dense and severe presence.
A deep, resonant Buddhist chant spread out, and the light around them gradually merged into an unbreakable barrier.
The golden figures simultaneously extended their other hands, all reaching out to the figure below.
It was like a vast, endless mountain range falling from the sky, blocking all sight and plunging the earth into darkness.
Unlike the Three Immortal Sect, which was accustomed to fighting alone, the Bodhi Sect, from ascetics to these high-ranking Bodhisattvas, excelled in intricate and profound cooperative techniques. As the number of participants increased, their strength grew exponentially.
"Whoa!"
The two old ancestors, seeing the massive palm descending upon them, instinctively fled in terror.
If it weren’t for the sudden appearance of the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva, they would have been the ones caught by this capture technique.
These monks might not have elaborate spells or a myriad of skills, but when it came to subduing demons and pacifying chaos, they were experts.
As they approached the edge of the barrier, their movements were forced to a halt.
Even though they weren’t the main targets of the Bodhisattvas, they still couldn’t break through the restriction in a short time.
"..."
Yu Chi Patriarch gritted her teeth and turned to look back. "If you have no objections, let’s join forces. We have at least an eighty percent chance of winning!"
Even the two of them found the situation daunting, let alone the young man enveloped by the golden palms.
If the group of Bodhisattvas were to break through one by one, even with protective treasures, the chances of escaping would be slim.
But that one glance made the Jade Pool Patriarch momentarily freeze in the sky.
She saw the massive palms, which left no room for escape, strangely suspended in mid-air. The young man within them didn’t even react, but his body radiated the same glow.
The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva sensed something amiss and was about to warn, but it was too late.
Shen Yi gently waved his sleeve.
In the next moment, a burst of radiant light erupted from him, carrying boundless power that pushed back the massive palms. The towering golden figures, each as majestic as a mountain, were all forced back, their solid forms rippling and showing signs of disintegration!
Then, Shen Yi clenched his fingers.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The consecutive explosions were almost deafening, shaking the earth and mountains. The Bodhisattvas, caught off guard, instinctively looked around in shock, still reeling from the aftereffects of the radiant light.
Each explosion marked the landing of a massive magical artifact, each as grand as the golden figures: a giant sword enveloped in golden-red flames, a treasure bell carrying a vast ocean, a demon-subduing staff emitting a thick aura, and a coiling dragon flail that whipped up a fierce wind.
They fell forcefully, suppressing all around them.
At the same time, the radiant light in the sky finally coalesced into a vague human silhouette, far surpassing the previous golden figures. It blocked out the sky, looking down from the clouds upon the world.
A halo rose behind it, slowly hanging in the sky, harmonizing with the four magical artifacts, forming a realm of its own!
“Huh!”
The Jade Pool Patriarch’s breathing suddenly became heavy, her pupils trembling.
The young man didn’t speak, responding only with his actions.
He not only didn’t need their help but also enveloped them in his realm.
Including the demon lord, he planned to face seven opponents alone!
But feeling the strength of this realm, the Jade Pool Patriarch didn’t think Shen Yi was being arrogant. Compared to this realm, the radiant barrier the Bodhisattvas had previously created together was as fragile as a piece of paper.
“You…!”
Jin Chan Bodhisattva finally came to his senses, only to find his voice hoarse and trembling, his throat dry as if on fire.
Though he was the youngest among the group, his noble status and keen eye allowed him to see the profound and mysterious nature of this technique.
How could this be?! When he became a Bodhisattva, the other was still playing with Fourth Grade cultivators, even losing the great scripture in the end. How could he have reached this level in such a short time?
Who was his master, and what method did he practice?
Could there be someone in the world stronger than his own master?
“Don’t… don’t panic.”
Jin Chan steadied his nerves and reassured them, “Let’s work together to break this restriction. His actions are intolerable on Mount Sumeru; someone will come to subdue him!”
All of them were Bodhisattvas of great sects; who didn’t have a few tricks up their sleeves?
“…”
The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva looked at the young man not far away and sighed, “You break the formation, I’ll hold him off.”
They had discussed backgrounds and dispositions but forgot the most important thing.
Who could have thought he would possess such formidable power?
As one of the most senior Bodhisattvas on Mount Sumeru, he was the only one who could stall this person for a moment.
“I remember when you stood before me, you were quite different from now.”
The Seven Treasures Bodhisattva watched the young man approach, a hint of regret in his eyes, “If I had known you would become so arrogant, I would have struck you down on Crane Mountain.”
He understood the need for decisiveness in the struggle for destiny, and the other indeed had the qualifications and strength to reach the pinnacle. But starting internal strife before the Southern Continent was even breached was too much.
“I hope it’s not too late.”
The old monk clasped his hands again, and the seven wheels of radiant light descended like a string of pearls, quietly suspending around the two of them.
He didn’t need to defeat this person, just to hold out until the restriction was broken.
Given that this person was trying to kill the disciple of the Future Buddha, the Great Liberation and World Purifying Bodhisattvas would at least strip him of his Dao Fruit and expel him from Mount Sumeru.
Hearing this, Shen Yi rubbed his wrist and softly said, “Thank you, Bodhisattva, for teaching me.”
A simple sentence, but it made the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva suddenly look up, his eyes full of disbelief.
After all, the young man had said at the Seven Saints Marsh that he went to Crane Mountain on the instructions of the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva. Logically, he should have already established a connection with the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva, so why would he need the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva to teach him the Golden Lotus technique?
Unless it was all a lie.
But if so, how could he, who was still practicing the Golden Lotus technique a few years ago, now subdue so many Third Grade experts with a mere wave of his hand?
Too many doubts left the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva momentarily distracted, but what puzzled him the most was why Shen Yi dared to reveal the truth. Was he not afraid that he would inform Mount Sumeru?
The next moment, the fierce punch that followed answered his question.
His pupils contracted to pinpricks, his breathing halted, and he didn't have time to speak. Instinctively, he darted backward.
Crack! Crack!
The moment the clearly defined fist was unleashed, the seven wheels of radiant light couldn't withstand it for even a breath and shattered completely.
In the next instant, the fist silently struck the old monk's chest.
His expression froze, and his body began to disintegrate like flowing sand, eventually turning into specks of golden light and vanishing from the world.
"Huh..."
Jin Chan, who was desperately smashing the rosy light, watched as the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva fell, his entire manifestation of law lingering in place.
His eyes widened with terror, his eyebrows furrowed, and his lips trembled violently.
A single punch had subdued a Bodhisattva capable of the Six-Six Transformations.
Suddenly, he was jolted.
Because the figure in black had already appeared before him.
"I... I won't fight you anymore!"
"I'll return to Mount Sumeru immediately. As long as the calamity hasn't ended, I'll never leave the mountain, or I... I can also assist the Venerable..."
Jin Chan's mind was in chaos, and he didn't even know what he was saying. He just stared blankly at the pale, calm face before him, then was struck by a powerful kick to the shoulder.
Boom!
Jin Chan's manifestation of law disintegrated, and his entire figure was hurled backward, crashing into the massive dragon lizard.
The surging Golden River engulfed both, and they were soon silent.
On the other side.
Patriarch Yu Chi watched the scene with a deathly pale face, her hand trembling violently as it pressed against her storage treasure.
She had never imagined that a confrontation between peers could be so one-sided, like slaughtering pigs and dogs.
At that moment, she felt a chill run down her spine as the young man slowly turned his gaze toward her.
"I advise you to put away your little trinkets."
Shen Yi shook his head seriously, slowly raising his hand, with two beams of light dancing at his fingertips.
Upon recognizing the severely damaged Nine Luminous Banner and Fire Dragon Chariot, Patriarch Yu Chi felt as if she were suffocating. The clear voice that followed made her face tingle.
"Unless you also have a master who can send you into the Ethereal Heavens."
The meaning was clear: Tian Wu Patriarch was dead, Shen Xu Patriarch was dead... the only one who had escaped was the Ethereal Alchemist Emperor.
The young man withdrew his gaze, and his figure moved violently again.
Each attack marked the fall of a Bodhisattva, as if he were strolling through an empty realm.
"Quick! Hurry up!"
Hearing the cries around her, even though her body was unharmed, Patriarch Yu Chi's mind was on the verge of collapse. She finally couldn't hold back and growled at her companion.
"I'm already doing my best!"
Patriarch Shen Shan, holding the ancient bronze seal granted by the Northern Continent, frantically smashed it at the rosy light.
Finally, as a crack appeared in the rosy light, he looked ecstatic, grabbed Patriarch Yu Chi, and lunged outward: "Go!"
At almost the same time.
Shen Yi finished off the last Bodhisattva.
He watched the two flee but didn't pursue them. Instead, the long-dormant manifestation of law in the sky finally extended its arm.
The seemingly slow motion covered thousands of miles in an instant.
The massive palm instantly enveloped the two, the overwhelming pressure making them feel as if there was no escape.
Patriarch Yu Chi's eyes filled with despair, and she also summoned the Ten Li Red Fragrant Silk granted by the Northern Continent. The red ribbon expanded in the wind, like clouds and mist, wrapping around the golden arm, temporarily preventing it from moving.
However, there was no trace of joy on the faces of the two elders.
After witnessing the slaughter, they didn't believe a single magical artifact could restrain him; it merely delayed their inevitable demise.
Sure enough, the red ribbon soon began to tremble, clearly struggling.
As the giant palm was about to strike again.
At that moment, a vast indigo figure appeared from afar, passing through the area as if fleeing, heading toward the wilderness!
An equally terrifying pressure swept over.
"Southern Emperor!"
Patriarch Yu Chi's heart skipped a beat. She saw the young man frown slightly, clearly surprised. The golden manifestation of law in the sky hesitated, then finally let them go, turning to look in the direction the Southern Emperor had fled.
"Run—"
Patriarch Yu Chi finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Though she didn't know what had happened, the Southern Emperor's appearance clearly indicated that the attempt to break the Southern Continent had failed.
Now that the dragon lizard demon lord was dead, the Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Bodhisattva would not let the Southern Emperor escape, giving her the only chance to survive!
With this thought, Patriarch Yu Chi didn't even glance at the Ten Li Red Fragrant Silk. She abandoned the magical artifact, took Patriarch Shen Shan, and fled without looking back.
(End of Chapter)
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