I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Chapter 1242

Chapter 1242: Chapter 1243: Possessing a Legal Identity Chapter 1242: Chapter 1243: Possessing a Legal Identity The Sin Value colored in blood-red was even more shocking than the hundred million Merit Value, those continuous Attribute Points were impossible to count at a glance, truly too many.

“This… this is a great demon head, a truly unparalleled evil demon!”

The monks' eyes revealed colors of shock and terror as they exclaimed.

Li Xiaobai looked ferocious and evil, with fierce flames engulfing him from head to toe, burdened with a Sin Value of one hundred and thirty million, a spitting image of a demon head's chief.

In that moment, everyone couldn't help but take a few steps back, not daring to get closer, as the appearance of a Saint Realm demon head in front of them chilled them to the bone.

“Hehe, this fellow says he wants to convert me, truly laughable!”

“Although I cannot defeat you, my Blood Demon Sect has a vast number of strong cultivators like the boundless sea, I advise you to release me sooner than later, otherwise, our army of a million from the Blood Demon Sect will one day flatten the Western Continent!”

Li Xiaobai's eyes flashed with a crimson glow as he spoke maliciously.

“Did I hear that wrong, he is a Core Elder of the Blood Demon Sect!”

“A Saint Realm strong cultivator emerging from the Blood Demon Sect, needless to say, is definitely an existence that could annihilate cities at will!”

“Master Nicholas actually wants to convert him in public, urging him to lay down the butcher's knife, how is that possible, and if the Blood Demon Sect learns of this, they will certainly not let things rest, this act is a bit too extreme!”

“The master wants to take this opportunity to transform the people of the world. It's true that the Blood Demon Sect is strong, but Master Nicholas isn't just a vegetarian, being able to make Elder Xueyuan obediently follow him is the best proof!”

The monks exchanged their shocking thoughts about Ergouzi's words.

Converting a Saint Realm demon head seemed to be unprecedented in the Buddhist Sect, let alone that this person was a strong cultivator of the Saint Realm from the leading Demon Path, the Blood Demon Sect, not something that could be reasoned with common sense!

“Amitabha, well said, well said, if this opportunity can rid the world of a demon head and give more faith to the disciples of the Buddhist Sect, even if there are millions of people, I shall go forth!”

“You patrons have not heard wrongly, just as the saying goes 'If I don't enter Hell, who will?' I wish to convert this demon head here before the witnesses of the sentient beings in the Buddha Country, and for this purpose, I have specially invited a Saint Realm expert with a distinguished reputation in the Central Origin Realm, Senior Xiao Lao Di, to bear witness to this event!”

Ergouzi spoke gravely, his words resonated with the sound of the grand Dao and radiated the brilliance of Buddhist nature, appearing rather sacred, indeed looking the part!

“Indeed, I am Xiao Lao Di, and while I don't cultivate Buddhist Law, Master Wuyan, the Abbot of the Great Thunderclap Temple, is an old friend of many years. With my presence as a witness, the outcome of this demon head will surely be communicated to you all!”

Xiao Lao Di nodded, speaking with equal gravity.

“This elder is actually Xiao Lao Di, he even fought with Master Wuyan when the Great Tomb emerged!”

“I was present that day and personally witnessed him overpowering Master Wuyan, truly inconceivable!”

“Who exactly is Master Nicholas, that he not only keeps a Blood Demon Sect Core Elder under house arrest by his side, but can even invite a powerhouse of Xiao Lao Di's caliber?”

“Perhaps this is the influence of the wise. If he can truly convert this demon head, it would likely be an event worthy of recording in the annals of Buddhist history!”

Monks looked at the strange combination in the center of the venue, their pupils involuntarily contracting. Among this group, three were Saint Realm powerhouses, standing at the pinnacle of the Central Origin Realm, a formidable line-up indeed.

Moreover, the task that Ergouzi intended to do seemed rather crazy to them. Being from a Buddhist Sect, they were naturally very clear about the existence of the malign force that was the Blood Demon Sect. But both the Buddhist Sect and the Righteous Sects shared an unspoken rule: to avoid high-level disciples of the Blood Demon Sect as much as possible. This was an extremely terrifying sect known to no one would provoke willingly, not even the Great Thunderclap Temple, which merely maintained a neutral stance towards it.

Even the Demon Sealing Sect, which is reputed to be the arch-enemy of the Blood Demon Sect, would not dare to pressure them openly under the banner of expelling demons and eliminating devils or directly confront them. After all, this colossal entity has been the leader of the Demon Path since a millennium ago, with generations of accumulated heritage profound beyond measure.

“Amitabha, Golden Wheel City is the starting point for this poor monk's enlightenment. I hope that all benefactors here will bear witness.”

“I wonder what the layout of the city is like. This monk wishes to rebuild the temples, to scatter the dew evenly, and to spread blessings far and wide. I wonder if my fellow practioners are willing to give this monk such an opportunity?”

Ergouzi was very satisfied with everyone's reaction and quickly seized the moment to speak.

Trying to convert a demon head was likewise a publicity stunt, albeit an even more explosive one. Their real goal was to make the city's believers and monks willing to cede their grounds, allowing them to build temples, and thereafter to sell Huazi, construct bathhouses, and lay the foundation for corner-cutting within Buddha Country.

“The Master wants to establish temples and disseminate Buddhist teachings?”

“It is an honor for us to gain enlightenment under the Master. For decades within the Buddha Country, we have never personally witnessed a Buddhist high monk with a million Merit Value. Unexpectedly, the Master from these distant borderlands is now willing to actively teach the scriptures, sharing his profound knowledge with all of us, what fortune!”

“If the Master is willing to lecture on the scriptures, our temples are always open to you!”

Though they were monks, they were still cultivators at the end of the day. Witnessing the conversion of a Blood Demon Sect demon head would only incite a spectating mentality in them, but now Ergouzi's plan to establish a temple in the city held a different meaning, as it related to their own interests. If they could listen to the teachings under the guidance of a great master with a million Merit Value, they were bound to gain something substantial!

“Amitabha, all of you are individuals with the root of wisdom. This monk will first take this demon head to the Golden Wheel Temple. At daybreak tomorrow, I will begin a sermon to teach the scriptures, with the dew scattering evenly, benefiting all beings!”

With a wave of Ergouzi's little paw, he tossed a bundle of ropes around Li Xiaobai's neck and then, with a gentle tug, led him out of the crowd with a swagger.

“Good!”

“Very good!”

The crowd naturally parted, standing aside with eyes filled with awe–it was truly unfathomable for a Saint Realm powerhouse to be led around so docilely by Master Nicholas!

Li Xiaobai followed behind Ergouzi with a chuckle, swaggering along. With the presence of Ergouzi, a great master with a million Merit Value, his former identity as an “unforgivable demon head” had transformed, securing a legitimate status. In the Buddhist Sect, Merit Value was status. To this minor city on the outskirts, a million Merit Value was akin to a living Bodhisattva, an Immortal being whose words were law and must not be opposed.

However, what he was unaware of at the moment was that among the crowd, a few monks had thoughtful expressions flashing through their eyes. The Golden Wheel City already had more than enough temples, and the division of benefits had become an accepted norm that had never changed. If Master Nicholas were to establish a temple, it would make life difficult for their own temples in the future, as no one might return to their respective temples to offer prayers.

“Interest is related, this matter must be reported to the Abbot. We cannot allow this Master to stay for long, or else we risk losing all our devotees and pilgrims!”

Chapter end

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